Chocolate Walnut Breakfast Mousse
- Prep
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1 servings
- Level
- medium
- Cuisine
- Western
Creamy, nutrient-dense breakfast mousse blending almond milk, avocado, and walnuts with cacao powder and maca for an energizing start. Finished with walnut and cacao nib garnish for texture and antioxidants.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ avocado, small
- ¼ cup walnuts
- ¾ tablespoon cacao powder
- 2 teaspoon rice malt syrupmaple syrup1:1vegan
included as source alternative
- ½ teaspoon maca powder(optional)lucuma powder0.5:0.5optional ingredient swap
earthier taste
- cinnamon powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- walnuts, for garnish
- cacao nibs(optional)
Method
4 steps- 1
Add almond milk, avocado, walnuts, cacao powder, rice malt syrup, maca powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to a blender.
- 2
Blend until completely smooth.
- 3
Pour into a glass.
- 4
Decorate with walnuts and cacao nibs.
Tips
Freeze avocado beforehand for a thicker, colder mousse texture.
Toast walnuts before blending to intensify nutty flavor.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Best consumed fresh.
Prepare components separately; blend just before serving to maintain texture.
Top with additional walnuts, cacao nibs, or granola for texture contrast.
Common Mistakes
Over-blend to avoid separating the mousse or creating a gritty texture.
Use ripe but not brown avocado to avoid bitter taste.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Vegan Options
General Alternatives
earthier taste