Description
Delightful Christmas Peppermint Chocolate Avocado Mousse Cups that are creamy, rich, and perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (melted)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Crushed peppermint candies (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add the melted dark chocolate chips to the mixture and blend again until fully incorporated.
- Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness or peppermint flavor as desired by adding more maple syrup or peppermint extract.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups or bowls and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to set.
- Before serving, top each mousse cup with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies for a festive touch.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use a higher percentage dark chocolate for melting.
- Substitute the maple syrup with honey or agave syrup for a different sweetener option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas Peppermint Chocolate Avocado Mousse Cups