Best-Kept Chocolate Avocado Mousse

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Decadent, fudgy mousse with hidden avocado creaminess—no baking required, just pure chocolate bliss. This recipe (vegan), ready in about 20 minutes, layers ripe avocados, dark chocolate, maple syrup 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 280 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.

Prep: 20 min Serves 4 Dessert cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth; let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a food processor with melted chocolate, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Step 3: Blend on high for 1 minute until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed, then taste and add more maple syrup if desired.
  4. Step 4: Divide mousse into 4 serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. Garnish with shaved chocolate before serving.

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