No-Bake Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse
A rich, creamy, and naturally sweetened chocolate mousse made from ripe avocados and cocoa, perfect for a healthy vegan dessert. This 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 220 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 medium, peeled and pitted ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- 1/8 tsp pinch of salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine 2 medium peeled and pitted ripe avocados, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, and 1/8 tsp salt.
- Step 2: Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even texture.
- Step 3: Taste the mousse and add extra maple syrup if more sweetness is desired, blending again briefly.
- Step 4: Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and firm up.
- Step 5: Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh berries or chopped nuts.









