Heart Healthy Valentine Chocolate Mousse

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Published 2/7/2022
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Vegetarian
Heart Healthy Valentine Chocolate Mousse
Photo Credit: iStock

Deep, decadently sweet dark chocolate mousse checks all the boxes for a delicious romantic dessert. Avocado, cocoa powder, and maple syrup make for a perfectly silky (and surprisingly healthy) dessert.

Total Time
20 minutes
Servings
6
Calories
225

Ingredients

Recipe yields 6 servings

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Directions

  1. Step 1

    In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate on high for 20 seconds. Stir, and continue to microwave at 10-second intervals until melted.

  2. Step 2

    In a food processor or blender, combine the avocados, cocoa powder, almond milk, vanilla, salt and maple syrup and blend until completely smooth. Add melted chocolate and purée until well blended, scraping sides as needed.

  3. Step 3

    Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve topped with shaved dark chocolate and heart candies, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
About 1/4 cup

225
Calories
15
g
Fat
0
mg
Cholesterol
56
mg
Sodium
24
g
Carbs
5
g
Sat. Fat
4
g
Fiber
3
g
Protein
15
g
Sugars

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