Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Name: Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados; 3 tbsp cocoa powder; 3 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 4 tbsp almond milk; pinch of salt

10 minLuteal phaseVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeVegetarianNo-cookHormone balanceAnti-inflammatoryGut healthSweet treats

Servings:

Ingredients

—Avocados — 2
—Cocoa powder — 3 tbsp
—Maple syrup — 3 tbsp
—Vanilla extract — 1 tsp
—Unsweetened almond milk — 4 tbsp
—Pinch of salt

Allergens

Contains nuts

Method

01Mash the ripe avocado with a fork or blend until completely smooth — no lumps. The riper the avocado, the creamier the result.
02Add the cocoa, maple syrup, vanilla, almond milk and a pinch of salt. Blend again until silky and smooth — the mousse should be thick, like a chocolate cream.
03Refrigerate for 30 minutes — the mousse will firm up slightly and chill through. Serve with berries.

Why this works

Avocado provides monounsaturated fats and magnesium essential for progesterone and cortisol regulation; cocoa flavanols support mood via serotonin precursors.

Sources

Effect of nutritional interventions on psychological symptoms of PMS: magnesium — Nutrition Reviews, Oxford, 2024. PMID: 38684926

Nutrition (per serving)

320

kcal

protein

24g

fat

28g

carbs

9.5g

fiber

Always check product labels for allergens.