This banana chocolate mousse is delicious and so easy to make. This mousse is a great way to use up ripe bananas when you’re in the mood for a nutritious treat.

Ingredients and substitutions

I like to use ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots when making this recipe. You can use bananas that are a bit less ripe if you prefer, but the end result won’t be quite as sweet.

Chocolate mousse in a glass dish with a silver spoon.

I prefer to use chopped dark chocolate in this mousse, but you can substitute chocolate chips or any type of chopped chocolate you like.

Vanilla extract complements the other flavors in this mousse. I recommend using pure vanilla extract as opposed to artificial vanilla flavoring if possible.

How to make banana chocolate mousse

Add the chopped chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pot from the heat.

Add the bananas, melted dark chocolate, and vanilla extract to a food processor or blender.

Ingredients for banana mousse in a food processor.

Blend until smooth.

Blended banana mousse in a food processor.

Transfer that mixture to a bowl or container, then refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Storage

Store this mousse in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

Banana dark chocolate mousse in a glass dish.

More chocolate mousse recipes to try

This vegan silken tofu chocolate mousse is luscious and flavorful.
This raspberry chocolate mousse is rich and delicious.

Banana chocolate mousse in a glass dish with a silver spoon.

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