Creamy Avocado Chocolate Mousse
A velvety, rich chocolate dessert crafted from ripe avocado, rich cocoa, and natural maple syrup. Quick, decadent, and full of healthy fats and dietary fiber.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Leslie + Lila
Leslie 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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Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
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Total
20 min
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Equipment
Blender · Food processor · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Cut 1 ripe avocado in half
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Cut 1 ripe avocado in half
Cut 1 ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop 0.5 avocado into a small food processor or tall blending jar.
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Add 1.5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tbsp pure maple syrup, 0.5 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk to the container.
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Blend on high speed for 60 to…
Blend on high speed for 60 to 90 seconds, scraping down the sides once, until completely smooth, glossy, and uniform in color with no green flecks remaining.
Look for: completely smooth, glossy, and uniform in color with no green flecks remaining
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Spoon the mousse into a small ramekin…
Spoon the mousse into a small ramekin and chill in the refrigerator at 38°F (3°C) for 15 minutes to firm slightly.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Serve chilled and store any leftovers sealed…
Serve chilled and store any leftovers sealed in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Allow: 24 hours
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