Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado Mousse Cups - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

[gringalicious]

Ok, so I’m officially sick of being sick this year. This past week I caught a case of the flu, on my birthday actually, so yeah that was wonderful. I’d planned to share this recipe a little sooner so that it would be live in time for you guys to make it for St Patrick’s Day, but as you can see I’m a little late. But hey, who says you can’t do mint chocolate flavored treats all year long?

So if you’re a little skeptical about how a combination like this could work and not be gross, no worries, I was right there with you until the first time I tried avocado mousse and realized how amazing it can be.

Then, with this dessert at least, you’ve got the addition of minty freshness and chocolate to help mask any flavor of avocado so even if you aren’t a fan you still may be surprised by these.

Also, cocoa nibs you guys, has anyone else tried them? For those of you who’ve never heard of them , they’re sort of like completely unsweetened chocolate. Now, as a die-hard lover of bitter-sweet chocolate, I completely fell in love with them. I’ll admit, they’re not the best on their own, but when added to sweet things they add all that dark chocolatey goodness without any of the sugar.

Anyway, I used cocoa nibs in a few of these and some miniature chocolate chips in the others, The choice is up to you, but I’d definitely recommend tasting cocoa nibs at least sometime in something sweet.

These little mousse cups are very fast and easy to whip together and the best part is that they’re gluten free, dairy free, and vegan.

Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado Mousse Cups

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 3-4 servings

Whip up these quick and easy little treats that don't need cooking. They're also gluten free, dairy free, and vegan.

Ingredients

2 medium (ripe) avocados. pits removed
1/2 cup sugar in the raw
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Crumb Layer:

3/4 cup almond flour
2 tablespoons sugar in the raw
1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, or cocoa nibs
fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Avocado Mousse:

Combine all the ingredients for the avocado mousse (except cocoa powder) in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. Scoop about half of the mixture into a separate bowl and add the cocoa powder to the blender and pulse to combine.
For the crumb layer, mix the coconut oil, vanilla, salt, and sugar in a small bowl. Add the almond meal and stir until evenly mixed.
In small glass jars or bowls, layer the avocado mousse, chocolate avocado mousse, chocolate chips or cocoa nibs. and almond crumb mixture. Top each cup with some fresh mint leaves and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

For more great food ideas, please do not forget to look at my other recent food posts

1. Raspberry Pomegranate Oats in a Jar
2. Coconut Almond Ranch Fried Chicken Nuggets
3. Chocolate Spelt Greek Yogurt Waffles + Maple Nut Butter Syrup
4. Moroccan Ribboned Carrot Raddicchio Salad
5. Heirloom Tomato Marinara Meatballs & Spaghetti Squash
6. Chocolate Oats & Honey Cut-Out Cookies (GF+Vegan)
7. Miso Mahi-Mahi Brown Rice Pad Thai Noodles
8. Chile Lime Veggie Burrito Bowls
9. Chocolate Covered Almond Butter Eggs - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT
10. Traditional Greek Lamb Gyros + Tzatziki Sauce

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Comments

[heinze4]

Love chocolate and avocado, but I think that it´s very interesting to do combo from these. Your photos look pretty good ,so maybe I have to give a change to this one :D

[gringalicious]

I do hope you give it a try

[ekhlas01]

real food

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting

[nunik]

Great post, I will try to do it myself. If I can get these Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado cups, near as good looking and tasty as you did, I am going to be like:

😆 😆 😆
Keep up the good work! @gringalicious

[universalpro]

Looks very tasty and delicious happy Sunday @gringalicious

[gringalicious]

Thanks @universalpro!

[marielue]

What an interesting combination. I think that I will try to make this dessert on my self. -

[gringalicious]

I hope it turns out well for you, thanks so much for commenting

[constanta87]

delicios postre

[xeniaioannou]

The photography and the recipe look sensational. I am reposting for my benefit as much as yours. I want to find the recipe for later.

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the commenting and for the resteem

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[riyand]

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[gringalicious]

you bet

[molikhatun]

I really like Chocolate Chip food,,Amazing Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado Mousse Cups photograpy ,,,I appriciate you and I also follow you ,,,,,Thanks for sharing your post.....

[gringalicious]

Thanks I'm so glad you liked it @molikhatun!

[molikhatun]

welcome mem and please visit my blog @molikhatun many food photography may be like it

[mohammadomar6123]

looking delicious...Good food...good life...@gringalicious

[gringalicious]

Thanks @mohammadomar6123!

[tiempoyesp]

Magic ¡ . Very nutritious with avocado and cocoa, excellent antioxidants and superfood shia seeds, you can not add more.
You just have to eat and enjoy ...

[gringalicious]

Thank you so much @tiempoyesp!

[rubelhasan]

Please invite ME i like #chocolate @gringalicious

[gringalicious]

Haha, thanks @rubelhasan!

[irfanfuadi]

yummy....

[gringalicious]

Glad you like it @irfanfuadi!

[rafka90]

Definitely a very tasty friend

[gringalicious]

I'm glad you like it @rafka90!

[shihabieee]

looks very tasty and delicious food ..greetings and have a nice weekend

[gringalicious]

That's very sweet @shihabieee!

[noboxes]

I must admit, this is a combo I would not think to put together, but it looks amazing, I can't wait to try it

[gringalicious]

I'm sure you'd find it interesting @noboxes.

[mamaloves]

phenomenally beautiful photography

[gringalicious]

Thank you so much @mamaloves!

[jhonsnow2]

Excellent photography my friend....really amazing photography thanks for sharing....

[gringalicious]

So good to hear from you @jhonsnow2!

[freerunner]

I love parfait cups, with just about any combo!

[gringalicious]

I know you do @freerunner Thanks

[tgkzul]

it must be very delicious

[gringalicious]

So glad you think so @tgkzul!

[creativewoman]

Hi dear! How are you! Am also sick , I have a cold and runny nose, I like this avocado 🥑 mousse , I can make it as dessert, looks so yummy dear.

[gringalicious]

Thank you so much @creativewoman !

[honeylyn2330]

Wow i like avocado but never tried with chocolate and mint 😊😊😊 but when i look to your food photo shoot it is taste great i feel iam tasting it 😊😊😊
Another one bueatiful and lovley food photo shoot @gringalicious

[gringalicious]

Thanks @honeylyn2330!

[varungohil]

Yummy
Looks like this looks delicious..
😍

[gringalicious]

I appreciate it @varungohil!

[jfolkmann]

Not a combo I'd think would work...but hey, worth a try. I have no idea how you keep up the pace of food blogging. It's a ton of work...I did it for a while a long time before steemit. Great work btw.

[gringalicious]

I hope you can try it @jfolkmann!

[muzac]

Mint leaves, cocoa and avocado is a food can increase the body's energy in the healing process of pain.

[gringalicious]

Thanks @muzac!

[tazbirjaved]

eagerly wating for your post. Always in your way. PleAsure to see you 🍸🍸

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for taking the time to comment

[dafied.egie]

sunggung very delicious, and it's one of the meals that I like. ask me to learn how to make it.

[gringalicious]

learn how to make it

[subornaa]

Wow.very yummy ..nice photography

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting and welcome to Steem @subornaa

[subornaa]

welcome.

[gringalicious]

@subornaa 😀

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[farzanaafroze]

It looks so yummy. Thanks for the recipe.

[gringalicious]

you are very welcome, thanks so much for commenting

[niceedueng]

Yummy!!!

[gringalicious]

thanks

[abdulmanan]

Mouth watering!

[kofibeatz]

Oh my goodness I have to try this @gringalicious. You keep dropping it like its hot!!!

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting

[kofibeatz]

My pleasure @gringalicious..

[ulqu3]

Whenever you post a new dish/snack I just SMH. Cause I know it's another reason for me to feel hungry. I'm still saving your recipes. Will make sure I try them all when I have the money. Keep em coming!

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the great commenting @ulqu3

[portobello8me]

This looks very interesting, definitely want to try. Thanks for sharing, keep it up. And if you think you are getting sick you should try taking some olive leaf and raw garlic. Cheers.

[gringalicious]

raw garlic, I'm on it, thanks so much @portobello8me

[orgoniteog]

I liiikeee

[gringalicious]

thanks

[witul4r]

yummyyy :D

[gringalicious]

thanks for commenting and welcome to Steem @witul4r

[ychaudrys]

wow amazing pictures man you have a good skill and yes this made me hungry and want to have some thank you for making me hungry lol

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the very kind words

[junfadriquela]

You just made me wanting to try some food experimentation. i just followed you so in time I can always refer back to your posts

[gringalicious]

that's awesome, thanks for the follow

[nomadsfix]

This looks delicious. I've made chocolate mousse in the past by mixing cocoa powder, banana and avocado, so I'm 100% convinced this recipe will be delicious! I'll probably switch the sugar for some honey just my preference. Love your work!

[gringalicious]

honey would be a great idea, I hope yours turns out perfect

[nomadsfix]

Tonight's dessert courtesy of @gringalicious! this was yummy! I used buckinis instaed of chocoloate nibs - delicious!

[usamamsd]

IT SEEMS TO BE TASTY
I WILL ALSO LIKE TO TRY IT
ANYWAYS AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHY AND I LIKED TOO MUCH THE WAY YOU HAVE WRITTEN YOUR POST
AMAZING METHOD ;@

[gringalicious]

very kind words, thanks so much and welcome to Steem @usamamsd

[usamamsd]

I will be very thankful to u to co operate with me bcz i am new

[technicalwealth]

Quite the interesting combo!

Beautiful shots btw..
Cheers!

[gringalicious]

thanks for the compliments

[omarbalzar]

Gran trabajo, no puedo esperar para hacerlos, gracias a tu receta. No creo que los haga tan bien como tu pero al menos lo intentaré. Saludos!

[gringalicious]

muchas gracias

[xuanito]

Wish you good health @gringalicious 😊 I love avocado, great recipe!

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the support @xuanito

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[blazing]

its beautiful and looking so nice its very unique

[gringalicious]

thanks so much @blazing

[gwenbyyy]

JUST WOW! 😋😋😋😋😋😋

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for taking the time to comment @gwenbyyy

[bristynahid]

i like ur way of presentation..

[gringalicious]

thanks

[astroyard]

Another great looking drink with healthy contents.. Keep posting!

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting and welcome to Steem if I haven't said that alrady

[olegas89]

hello gringalius. I was wondering what kind of cocoa-feathers. I wanted to try. as always an excellent post.

[gringalicious]

cocoa-feathers?