Chocolate Avocado Mousse Cups
Keto • Plant-Based •
INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)
Base:
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3 ripe avocados
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1/4 cup organic cocoa powder
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1/3 cup monk fruit sweetener or stevia (or to taste)
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1/3 cup soaked cashews (soaked 2-4 hours, drained)
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2-3 tbsp canned coconut milk (full-fat)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of sea salt
Optional Toppings:
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Chopped toasted almonds or pecans
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Unsweetened coconut flakes
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Sugar-free dark chocolate chips
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Hemp seeds
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Add everything to the food processor: Avocados, cocoa powder, monk fruit/stevia, soaked cashews, 2 tbsp coconut milk, vanilla, and salt.
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Blend until silky smooth (2-3 minutes). Scrape sides as needed.
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Check consistency: Add more coconut milk if too thick, or more cocoa powder if too thin.
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Taste and adjust: More monk fruit/stevia for sweetness, more salt to enhance the chocolate flavor.
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Chill for 30 minutes (optional, but makes it extra creamy).
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Serve in small cups with your favorite toppings.
NUTRITION & ENDOCRINE BENEFITS:
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Net carbs: ~4g per serving
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Healthy fats from avocado and cashews support hormone production
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Fiber from nuts and cocoa aids blood sugar stability
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Magnesium from dark cocoa supports insulin sensitivity and stress hormones
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No inflammatory oils or refined sugars that disrupt endocrine function
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Dairy free, egg free, gluten free, sugar free - Just goodness!
FOR CYCLING WOMEN:
Add 1 tbsp ground seeds based on your cycle:
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Days 1-14: Pumpkin or flax seeds (support estrogen production with lignans and zinc)
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Days 15-28: Sesame or sunflower seeds (provide vitamin E and selenium to support progesterone)
These seeds naturally support your body's hormone fluctuations throughout your
monthly cycle!
PRO TIPS:
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Make it richer: Add 1 tbsp tahini or sunflower seed butter
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Storage: Keeps in fridge for 3 days
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Meal prep: Make individual portions in mason jars
Total time: 5 minutes of blending = dessert that tastes indulgent but supports your metabolic health!
