Honey-Sweetened Avocado Chocolate Mousse
A healthy, dairy-free chocolate mousse naturally sweetened with honey and creamy avocado for a rich yet guilt-free dessert. This American-inspired recipe (vegan, gluten-free), ready in about 10 minutes, layers ripe avocado, unsweetened cocoa powder, pure honey 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
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- 1/8 tsp pinch of salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a blender or food processor, combine 2 medium ripe avocados, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup pure honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, and 1/8 tsp pinch of salt.
- Step 2: Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and no avocado chunks remain.
- Step 3: Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired, then blend again briefly.
- Step 4: Transfer the mousse to individual serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and thicken.
- Step 5: Serve cold, optionally topped with fresh berries or a dusting of cocoa powder.
