Double Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Silky, decadent mousse made with ripe avocados and dark chocolate, sweetened naturally—no baking required and perfect for dessert cravings. This American-inspired recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, layers avocados, unsweetened cocoa powder, pure 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 220 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, ripe and pitted avocados
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup, 70% cacao dark chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Step 1: Scoop 2 pitted ripe avocados into a food processor; add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1/4 cup almond milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt.
- Step 2: Blend on low speed for 2 minutes, scraping down sides, until completely smooth and no avocado chunks remain.
- Step 3: Melt 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until glossy and smooth.
- Step 4: Pour melted chocolate into avocado mixture and blend for 30 seconds until fully incorporated and shiny.
- Step 5: Divide mousse into 4 serving glasses; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Step 6: Garnish with extra chocolate shavings or fresh berries before serving.







