No-Bake Chocolate Avocado Mousse with Toasted Hazelnuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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A velvety, dairy-free chocolate mousse made with ripe avocados and topped with crunchy toasted hazelnuts for a nutritious dessert. This recipe (vegan), ready in about 15 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 210 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 Cook: 5 min Serves 4 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium ripe avocados
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
2 tbsp dark chocolate shavings (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Cut and pit 2 medium ripe avocados; scoop the flesh into a food processor.
Step 2: Add 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/8 tsp salt to the processor.
Step 3: Blend all ingredients on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 4: Spoon the mousse into four small serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and set.
Step 5: Meanwhile, toast 1/4 cup hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned, then chop coarsely.
Step 6: Just before serving, sprinkle the chopped toasted hazelnuts and 2 tbsp dark chocolate shavings evenly over the mousse for texture and garnish.