Gluten-Free Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Rich and velvety chocolate mousse made creamy with ripe avocado, naturally sweetened and perfect for gluten-free dessert lovers. This American-inspired recipe (gluten-free, vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, layers ripe avocado, 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.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, peeled and pitted ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a food processor, combine 2 medium ripe avocados, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, and 1/8 tsp sea salt.
- Step 2: Blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
- Step 3: Transfer the mousse to serving bowls and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up and enhance flavors.
- Step 4: Serve chilled, optionally topped with fresh berries or a sprinkle of cocoa nibs.







