Gluten-Free Avocado Chocolate Mousse with Maple Syrup

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A rich yet healthy chocolate mousse made creamy with ripe avocado and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. This American-inspired recipe (gluten-free, vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, layers ripe 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 180 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: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 2 medium ripe avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a food processor or blender.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, and 1/8 tsp sea salt to the avocado. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Step 3: Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if desired, then blend again for 10 seconds.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and firm up before serving. Garnish with fresh berries or shaved dark chocolate if desired.

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