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Healthy Chocolate Desserts

Indulge in these delicious and nutritious chocolate desserts that satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: global
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake Base
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
  • 2 ripe avocados peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup almond milk or any milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the Chocolate Cake Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together honey, melted coconut oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Make the Chocolate Avocado Mousse
  1. In a blender, combine avocados, cocoa powder, honey, almond milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Serve
  1. Serve a slice of the chocolate cake topped with a generous dollop of chocolate avocado mousse.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to add toppings like fresh berries or nuts for extra flavor and texture.

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