Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse

One of our all time favs!  This amazingly healthy dessert is as creamy and satisfying as a traditional chocolate mousse.  All the flavor and none of the guilt!  Just the way we like it.

Recipe created by Erin Macdonald, RDN and Tiffani Bachus, RDN, of  www.urockgirl.com

Photography by Kara Blake Chin

  • People: 4
  • Prep/Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Health:
Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse

One of our all time favs!  This amazingly healthy dessert is as creamy and satisfying as a traditional chocolate mousse.  All the flavor and none of the guilt!  Just the way we like it.

Recipe created by Erin Macdonald, RDN and Tiffani Bachus, RDN, of  www.urockgirl.com

Photography by Kara Blake Chin

  • People: 4
  • Prep/Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Health:

Ingredients

  • 5 Mariani Organic Deglet Noor Pitted dates - soaked in hot water (to soften)
  • 3 small avocados (ripe) or 2 larger avocados – peeled, pitted, and halved
  • ¼ c raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
  • ¼ c melted dark chocolate
  • ½ c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne

Instructions

  • 1. Place Organic Deglet Noor Pitted dates in small bowl and cover with hot water. Let sit 5 minutes to soften. Remove and discard water.
  • 2. Next, place everything in a food processor. Pulse a few times to break everything down and then run the machine until everything is smooth. You may want to stop a few times and scrape down the sides of the machine.
  • 3. Pour into small cups or ramekins and refrigerate for 25 minutes or longer.
  • 4. Top with whipped cream (or whipped coconut cream) and chocolate shavings.
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