Paleo Chocolate Mousse–Stuffed Strawberries Recipe

These vegan and paleo Chocolate Mousse Stuffed Strawberries are charming, simple to prepare, and make a healthy, delicious dessert for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.

For me, special meals are about the whole dining experience rather than an oversized dessert. When I want a sweet finish, I prefer a small bite or two. That idea led to this recipe: a playful twist on classic chocolate-covered strawberries, with the chocolate mousse piped inside each berry.

The mousse uses ripe avocado as its base, producing a creamy, rich texture that tastes indulgent while keeping the treat wholesome. The result is Paleo Chocolate Mousse Stuffed Strawberries — adorable, satisfying, and surprisingly healthy.

A piping bag makes it easy to fill the strawberries neatly and achieve pretty peaks, but if you don’t have one, a small spoon or the tip of a knife will work — then conceal any imperfections with toppings. I topped mine with a mix of shredded coconut flakes, chopped almonds, chopped goji berries, and chocolate chips. The crunch from nuts pairs especially well with the creamy mousse and tart strawberries, so I recommend including them if possible.

These stuffed strawberries can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until serving, making them a convenient, bite-sized dessert that’s ready whenever you are.

Servings: 20 stuffed strawberries (approximate)

Paleo Chocolate Mousse Stuffed Strawberries

By Jean Choi

These vegan and paleo Chocolate Mousse Stuffed Strawberries are adorable, easy to make, and a healthy, delicious dessert for Valentine’s Day or any occasion.

Prep: 4 mins

Cook: 1 min

Total: 6 mins

Ingredients

Paleo Chocolate Mousse

• 1 large ripe avocado
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp sea salt

Stuffed Strawberries

• 1 pint strawberries
• Optional toppings: coconut flakes, crushed nuts, chocolate chips, chopped dried fruits

Instructions

• Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender.
• Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt; blend until smooth and creamy.
• Refrigerate the mousse until ready to use.
• Trim the bottom of each strawberry where the stem attaches so they can stand upright.
• Use a knife or kitchen shears to cut an X at the tip of each strawberry about two-thirds of the way down.
• Transfer the chocolate mousse to a piping bag with your preferred tip.
• Pipe mousse into each strawberry and sprinkle with your chosen toppings.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 stuffed strawberry, Calories: 27 kcal, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 18 mg, Potassium: 93 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 20 IU, Vitamin C: 14.9 mg, Calcium: 6 mg, Iron: 0.2 mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation only.

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