Creamy Avocado Chocolate Mousse
A silky, rich chocolate treat made with avocado, cocoa, and heavy cream for a satisfying keto dessert. It delivers high healthy fats and minimal net carbs to easily fit your goals.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ellie + Lila
Ellie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
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Total
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Equipment
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Store leftovers in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface for up to 24 hours in the fridge.
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Scoop 0.5 ripe avocado into a small food processor or high-speed blender.
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Add 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Add 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1.5 tbsp heavy cream, 1 tbsp powdered erythritol, 0.25 tsp vanilla extract, and a tiny pinch of salt into the processor.
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Blend on high speed for 1 to…
Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping once to scrape down the sides, until the mixture is completely smooth and velvety.
Look for: the mixture is completely smooth and velvety
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Transfer to a small bowl and serve…
Transfer to a small bowl and serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes for a firmer texture.
Allow: 20 minutes
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