Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Avocado Mousse

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A rich and creamy vegan chocolate mousse made with ripe avocados and natural sweeteners, perfect for a healthy 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.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 International cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut and scoop 2 medium ripe avocados into a food processor. Add 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 2 tbsp almond milk.
  2. Step 2: Blend on high for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and mousse-like in texture. Scrape down sides as needed to ensure even blending.
  3. Step 3: Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and firm up.
  4. Step 4: Before serving, optionally sprinkle 2 tbsp dark chocolate shavings on top for added texture and flavor.

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