CHOCOLATE AVOCADO MOUSSE

The idea of avocado chocolate mousse has been popular on the health food scene for years, but some of the recipes out there are unfortunately so awful they only prove true mainstream society’s claim that avocado chocolate mousse is too weird or too healthy to really be dessert.

But, I have finally found a Chocolate Avocado Mousse recipe which is rich and creamy, yet much healthier than your standard chocolate mousse. The avocados give it a thick creamy texture, and also make this dessert dairy-free and much lower in saturated fat. You could garnish it with anything – fruit, grated chocolate, nuts or shredded coconut for example. *To make it dairy-free, make sure the dark chocolate you are using is dairy-free (many above 70% cocoa are) and use dairy-free milk e.g. almond or coconut

Total Time: 5m

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• Flesh of 2 ripe avocados (240g)

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (80g) OR cocoa powder (40g)

• 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup milk of choice (60-120g)

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1/8 tsp salt

• Pinch stevia OR 2-6 tbsp sweetener of choice

Instructions

**You have two options for this recipe: The version with the chocolate chips will be richer; the version with the cocoa powder will be lower in fat and sugar.

If using the chocolate chips, carefully melt them before beginning.

For both versions, combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor until completely smooth. Use less milk for a thicker mousse and more for a thinner/creamier result. If using chocolate chips, use only 2-3 tbsp sweetener of choice or pinch stevia. If using cocoa powder, use the higher amount of sweetener.

Until next time,

Sydney xxx