Avocado and chocolate mousse

A recipe from our friends at Love Food Hate Waste

Love Food Hate Waste are bringing you another delicious recipe with their friends at Misfit Garden — a dreamy avocado and chocolate mousse that’s as nourishing as it is indulgent. Silky smooth and rich in deep cocoa flavour, each spoonful blends creamy avocado with luscious dark chocolate for a perfectly balanced, melt-in-your-mouth treat.

Ready in just minutes, this super-easy dessert is perfect for effortless entertaining or a quick weeknight indulgence. Serve straight away or chill for an extra decadent finish.

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 ripe avocadoes (flesh scooped out)
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 6 squares of Whitakers dark chocolate (melted)
• 4-5 tablespoons milk of choice
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. Add all the ingredients into a food processor (or blender).
2. Blend until smooth and creamy (scraping down the sides when needed).
3. Once fully combined, you can enjoy it immediately or pop it into individual-sized serving bowls or jars to chill in the fridge.
   

About Love Food Hate Waste NZ
Love Food Hate Waste NZ empowers Kiwis to waste less food, save money, and protect the planet. Through practical tips, clever storage solutions, and easy recipes, they help households make the most of their food—one meal at a time. Join the movement to reduce food waste at www.lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz