No-Bake 'Best' Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Silky, rich mousse made with ripe avocados and dark chocolate, naturally sweetened with dates for a guilt-free dessert. This recipe (vegan), ready in about 20 minutes, layers ripe avocados, dark chocolate, medjool dates 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 280 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 ripe avocados
- 4 oz dark chocolate
- 4 medjool dates
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Melt 4 oz dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth; set aside to cool slightly.
- Step 2: Pit and chop 4 medjool dates, then blend with 1/4 cup almond milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 3: Cut 2 ripe avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a food processor; add 2 tbsp cocoa powder and pinch of sea salt.
- Step 4: Blend avocado mixture until completely smooth, then add melted chocolate and date mixture; process for 2 minutes until glossy and uniform.
- Step 5: Divide into glasses, refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set, and garnish with extra cocoa powder before serving.









