Lightened-Up Chocolate Avocado Mousse with Honey

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A creamy, dairy-free chocolate mousse using ripe avocado, sweetened naturally with honey for a healthy indulgence. This American-inspired recipe (vegan, dairy-free), ready in about 10 minutes, layers ripe avocado, unsweetened cocoa powder, 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 190 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 190 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 out the flesh into a food processor or blender.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, and 1/8 tsp salt to the avocado.
  3. Step 3: Blend the mixture on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. Step 4: Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired, blending again briefly.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the mousse into serving bowls and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and set before serving.

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