This rich and creamy banana chocolate mousse is a great way to use up ripe bananas when you’re in the mood for a treat. Give this recipe a try if you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, like these delicious banana chocolate popsicles, which are another great option.
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.
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.
Blend until smooth.
Transfer that mixture to a bowl or container, then refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Banana Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Equipment
- Food processor or blender.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate (or substitute chocolate chips)
- 3 large-sized ripe bananas, peeled (or 4 medium-sized)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add 1 cup chopped dark 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 3 large-sized ripe bananas, peeled, melted dark chocolate, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Transfer that mixture to a bowl or container, then refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- Store this mousse in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
Nutrition
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