Recently a friend who is a very healthy eater introduced me to avocado based Chocolate Mousse. I perhaps would have been initially sceptical, had I not already eaten a few mouthfuls, and was quickly devouring the lot. Its rich, very chocolatey and contains no processed sugar. I researched a few recipes online, all differing versions that seem to have epic amounts of honey, my friends version is a bit less honey, and uses dates instead to sweeten. I like it, feel free to experiment until you get it how you like it., you can add sugar too if you feel you need it (I would add small amounts of icing sugar tasting as you go). This is a great dessert for kids and toddlers (over the age of 1) who wont eat avocado (don't tell them they'll never know!)
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
serves 3-4
into a small food processor, or bowl to be mixed with a Stick mixer
1 Large ripe avocado - skin and pip removed
1/2 cup Cocoa (non sweetened)
3 T Honey
1 T vanilla essence or extract
2 fresh Dates - stones removed
For Chocolate Berry Mousse add a handful of berries (raspberries, blackberries or strawberries fresh or frozen)
Whizz until all combined and it has a lovely thick mousse texture. Refrigerate until cold (couple of hours), serve in little dishes, in small portions - its very rich with fresh berries. You can also sprinkle with coconut or icing sugar.
DEVINE! and best of all HEALTHY!! Hope you enjoy it.
Love LB x
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