Keto Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Indulge your sweet tooth without derailing your health goals with this rich and decadent Keto Chocolate Avocado Mousse. This surprisingly healthy dessert uses ripe avocados to create an incredibly creamy texture, and it’s completely sugar-free. It’s the perfect treat for anyone following a low-carb or ketogenic lifestyle.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Healthy and Indulgent: Get all the rich flavor of a classic chocolate mousse with the added benefits of healthy fats from avocado.
- Completely Sugar-Free: Sweetened with a natural, zero-calorie sweetener, this dessert won’t impact your blood sugar.
- Incredibly Easy: All you need is a blender or food processor and about 10 minutes of prep time.
- Dairy-Free Option: Easily made dairy-free by using a dairy-free whipped topping.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream or coconut cream for topping (optional)
- Dark chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a food processor or high-powered blender.
- Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, sweetener, almond milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the food processor.
- Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times to make sure everything is incorporated.
- Taste the mousse and adjust the sweetness if necessary.
- Divide the mousse into four small serving dishes.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mousse to chill and firm up.
- Before serving, top with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (serves 4):
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 3g
- Total Carbs: 14g
- Fiber: 8g
- Net Carbs: 6g
Health Benefits
This mousse is a powerhouse of healthy fats, thanks to the avocados, which are also a great source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins. The unsweetened cocoa powder provides antioxidants, and because the recipe is sugar-free, it satisfies chocolate cravings without the negative health consequences of traditional desserts. It’s a guilt-free indulgence that you can feel good about eating.
