Pixel Art Chocolate Avocado Mousse

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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A smooth, rich chocolate mousse made creamy with ripe avocado, inspired by the whimsical and creative spirit of fun web projects. This recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 10 minutes, layers ripe avocado, 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 International cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium, peeled and pitted ripe avocado
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup almond milk
1/8 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp, for garnish dark chocolate shavings

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Instructions

Step 1: In a food processor, combine 2 peeled and pitted ripe avocados, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup almond milk, and 1/8 teaspoon sea salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 2: Spoon the mousse evenly into 4 small serving bowls or glasses. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the mousse to set and flavors to meld.
Step 3: Before serving, garnish each mousse portion with 1/2 tablespoon dark chocolate shavings for a decorative and flavorful finish.