A small glass of rich chocolate avocado mousse topped with fresh berries on a bright marble counter.

Chocolate Avocado Mousse, Because Dessert Belongs in the Reset

July 13, 20261 min read

Hey friend,

Let me say something you might not expect from a wellness practitioner: dessert belongs in the Reset. Really. Feeling like you can never have a treat is exactly what makes people give up. So no, we're not cutting out dessert. We're just making it from real food.

This chocolate mousse is rich, silky, and honestly feels indulgent, but it's built from an avocado and Greek yogurt. You'd never guess. The avocado makes it creamy, the Greek yogurt makes it rich and adds protein, and there's no powder or weird stuff, just real food that happens to taste like a treat.

Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Serves 1

Per serving (estimate): 240 calories, 8g protein, 15g fat, 20g carbs

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 small ripe avocado

  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 to 3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, to thin

  • 1 to 2 tsp monk fruit sweetener, to taste

  • Pinch of pink Himalayan salt

Directions: Blend the avocado, Greek yogurt, cocoa, vanilla, almond milk, monk fruit, and salt until completely smooth and glossy. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

A little tip: use a really ripe avocado, it's the difference between silky and chunky. Add the almond milk a splash at a time until it's just the thickness you like.

This is exactly the kind of recipe that fills my cookbook, The Forever Reset, more than a hundred real-food recipes, dessert included.

Treat yourself, friend. You've got this.

Love you big,

Jen

Jen Sells

Jen Sells

Hey friend, I'm Jen. When midlife hit, I lost my energy, my spark, and somewhere along the way I stopped feeling like myself. I did the work naturally, came back to myself, and in 2026 I earned my credential as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner so I could help other women do the same. These days my favorite title is Gigi, and I write from my kitchen in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

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The information here is for general wellness and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Jen Sells is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, not a licensed physician or dietitian. Talk with your healthcare provider before making changes, especially if you have a health condition or take medication.

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