Spiced Chocolate Avocado Mousse
A silky dessert combining the creaminess of avocado with the depth of dark chocolate and a hint of warming spices. This quick recipe (vegan), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ripe avocados, dark chocolate (70% cocoa), coconut sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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
- 3, mashed ripe avocados
- 8 oz, melted dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup, toasted chopped walnuts
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a food processor, combine 3 mashed ripe avocados, 8 oz melted dark chocolate, 1/3 cup coconut sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Step 2: With the processor running, slowly pour in 1/4 cup heavy cream through the feed tube. Process for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Step 3: Transfer the mousse to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and set. Before serving, top with 1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts and serve chilled.








