Mini Chocolate Avocado Mousse Cups with Sea Salt

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Rich and silky chocolate mousse made with avocado for a healthy twist, served in bite-sized portions and finished with a hint of sea salt. This American-inspired recipe (vegan, gluten-free), ready in about 10 minutes, layers ripe avocados, unsweetened cocoa powder, 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 150 calories and feeds 8, 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 8 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut, pit, and scoop flesh from 2 medium ripe avocados into a food processor or blender.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes to the blender.
  3. Step 3: Blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth, creamy, and fully combined with no lumps.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the mousse evenly into 8 mini cups or ramekins and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and firm.
  5. Step 5: Before serving, drizzle 2 tbsp melted dark chocolate over each mousse cup and sprinkle lightly with additional sea salt flakes for contrast.

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