Silky Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse
A decadent yet healthy dessert made with ripe avocados and dark chocolate, creating a smooth, rich mousse that's secretly vegan and packed with healthy fats. This Modern Vegan-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers 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, ripe, pitted and peeled avocados
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup fresh berries
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut
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Instructions
- Step 1: Scoop avocado flesh into a food processor and add cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Step 2: Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth and no visible avocado pieces remain, scraping down the sides once.
- Step 3: Taste and adjust sweetness by adding maple syrup by the teaspoon until desired sweetness is reached.
- Step 4: Divide mousse into four serving glasses or ramekins and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Step 5: Before serving, garnish with fresh berries and a sprinkle of shredded coconut.
