Decadent Chocolate Avocado Mousse
A silky, healthy dessert made with ripe avocados, cocoa powder, and a hint of sweetener, whipped into a rich chocolate mousse that melts in your mouth. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers ripe avocados, cocoa powder, 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.
Ingredients
- 3 (medium), mashed ripe avocados
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 4 oz, melted dark chocolate
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe avocados until smooth and creamy, with no lumps. Stir in 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup almond milk until fully combined and no streaks of cocoa remain.
- Step 2: Divide the mixture into 4 serving bowls or a single mason jar. Cover the surface with a thin layer of melted dark chocolate (4 oz, melted) and top with 1/4 cup chopped walnuts.
- Step 3: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight until the mousse firms up and sets.
- Step 4: Before serving, drizzle additional melted chocolate over the top and garnish with extra walnuts if desired. Serve chilled.
