No-Bake Chocolate Avocado Mousse with Token Sweetness

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A rich, creamy chocolate mousse made with ripe avocados and sweetened naturally, offering a silky dessert that requires no oven or complicated steps. This recipe (vegan), 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 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 4 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a food processor or blender, combine 2 peeled ripe avocados (about 300g), 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/8 tsp sea salt.
  2. Step 2: Blend on high speed, slowly adding 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
  3. Step 3: Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if desired, blending briefly to combine.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the mousse into 4 small serving bowls, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set and develop flavor.
  5. Step 5: Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh berries or a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

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