Chocolate Hazelnut Avocado Mousse

Liana Werner-Gray

by | Updated: July 31st, 2017 | Read time: 1 minute

Chocolate pudding may have been an acceptable dessert when you were a kid, but now you know better. You know that in less than 5 minutes, you can have this good-for-you mousse ready to go—and you know that this simple recipe is packed with nourishing ingredients. The nutty hazelnut flavor also takes this creamy concoction a step above the chocolate pudding of yore. Enjoy it immediately or make it a day head as a great on-the-go snack.

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Serves 1
Macros: 540 calories | 37 g total fam | 52 g carbs | 13 g fiber | 8 g protein

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa
1 Tbsp. cacao powder
1 Tbsp. maple syrup or raw honey
1 Tbsp. canned coconut cream
1 avocado

Directions

  1. In a high-speed blender or food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. (Alternatively, you can mash the avocado with a fork in a bowl, then add cacao powder and maple syrup or honey.)
  2. Adjust ingredients to taste, adding more cacao for chocolate flavor or more maple syrup or honey if you want it sweeter.
  3. Transfer to a small bowl and serve.

Liana’s tips:

  • The mousse stores well overnight, so prepare it as a snack for the next day.
  • Serve with fresh raspberries, strawberries or whole hazelnuts.
  • To enhance the flavor, add 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract.
  • Serve on top of ice cream or cupcakes.