5-Minute Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Decadent yet healthy dessert with velvety texture and no added sugar, ready before your coffee cools. This recipe (vegan, sugar-free), ready in about 5 minutes, layers avocado, unsweetened cocoa powder, medjool dates into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 large, pitted avocado
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 pitted medjool dates
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp almond milk
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a food processor, combine 2 large pitted avocados, 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 4 pitted medjool dates, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp almond milk. Blend on high for 1 minute until completely smooth and uniform in texture.
- Step 2: Scrape down the sides, add 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and blend for another 30 seconds until no visible date bits remain and the mixture is silky.
- Step 3: Transfer to a bowl and chill for 15 minutes until set and slightly thickened. Serve immediately in small glasses or cups, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of cocoa powder.







