Last updated on February 8, 2019
See these avocados?
They are the key to an incredibly healthy and delicious chocolate-y dessert! Generally I can pick out any ingredient in a recipe, but the first time I ate this even I couldn’t guess what it was made from…only that it was luscious!Avocados are heart healthy, high in fiber and have more potassium than bananas. A little known fact is that avocados are an anti-inflammatory food, similar in make-up to olive oil.1 If you have kids who are picky eaters, this is a great way to get healthy fats into them! So gather up your ingredients and blender (food processor or nutri-bullet works just as well), and whip up this delicious, and nutritious, treat!
Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 2 small very ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut, almond or soy milk (or other alternative)
- 2 tsp aagave, honey or real maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in blender jar and blend, scraping down sides as necessary.
- Mixture will be mousse-like. Add more milk carefully, a tiny bit at a time, if needed.
- Spoon into cups and garnish, if desired. Refrigerate.
*Always remember: the quality of your ingredients will reflect in the overall quality and healthfulness of your dish! Always seek to buy organic or locally grown produce, if possible. Soy products should always be organic, GMO-free. Spices and extracts should be organic.
