No-Bake Chocolate Avocado Mousse with Cocoa and Maple Syrup

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Silky smooth chocolate mousse made with ripe avocado and sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup, offering a healthy twist on a decadent treat. This American-inspired recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, layers ripe avocado, unsweetened cocoa powder, pure 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 180 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 the flesh into a food processor.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, and a 1/8 tsp pinch of salt to the food processor.
  3. Step 3: Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and firm up.
  5. Step 5: Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh berries or chopped nuts for added texture.

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