Hidden-Spiced Chocolate Avocado Mousse
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse featuring ripe avocados and a secret blend of warming spices for a luscious vegan dessert. This vegan recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs ripe avocados, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 ripe avocados
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp almond milk
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cut 2 medium ripe avocados in half and scoop the flesh into a food processor or blender.
- Step 2: Add 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, 1/8 tsp sea salt, and 2 tbsp almond milk to the avocado.
- Step 3: Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is silky smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Step 4: Taste and adjust sweetness or spices if desired. Spoon the mousse into serving bowls and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Step 5: Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh berries or chopped nuts.
