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This Vegan Chocolate Mousse Will Convince You Healthy Can Taste Bomb AF

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Northwestern chapter.

For the vegans, lactose intolerant and more health-conscious people among us, dessert often becomes an internal battle. Do I eat this incredible-smelling chocolate cake even if it violates my cruelty-free morals? Or if it will throw my stomach into turmoil? Or if I’m trying to eat healthily? Luckily, this recipe avoids that struggle altogether.

Before you rule out a dessert with a *gasp* green vegetable in it, don’t overlook the creamy nature of avocado whose flavor will be overtaken by chocolate and sweetener. Although this mousse is vegan and dairy-free, it definitely has the flavor to win out over its more indulgent counterparts.

Creamy Vegan Avocado Mousse

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:3 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Microwave chocolate chips in 20 second intervals, stirring occasionally until melted. Then, add all other ingredients.

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    Blend all ingredients together. Start with 1/4 cup of milk and add up to 1/2 cup until desired consistency is reached.

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    Refrigerate in an airtight container until chilled. Enjoy your creamy, healthy dessert-win.

Ashley is a peanut butter-obsessed, latte-loving Journalism student who enjoys keeping up on the latest health & fitness trends and exploring Chicago's restaurant scene. As Spoon's Editorial Director at Northwestern University, she loves pushing her writers and herself to produce high-quality content and always look for the best that the foodie world has to offer. #SpoonTip: Hit her up for any advice on healthy alternatives to college food and for Chicago restaurant recommendations.