Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Makes 4 servings

Yes, you can make a delectable mousse with avocados! This creamy chocolaty treat is so good you won’t be able to tell it from the original. What’s more, its far healthier, vegan, and gluten-free. Thanks to the avocados, you’ll be a whole lot closer to achieving your daily intake of vitamins B and C, and omega-3s.

INGREDIENTS

2 large ripe avocados
¼ cup cocoa powder
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Run a knife lengthwise around the perimeter of each avocado, twist it apart, and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a food processor’s bowl along with the rest of the Ingredients.
2. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Divide evenly into 4 dessert dishes and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes, until set.
3. Serve and enjoy! Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

NUTRITION • PER ONE SERVING

Calories 230 (11%)
Total Fat 15.58 g (32%)
Saturated Fat 2.626 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.862 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10.117 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 14 mg (1%)
Total Carbohydrate: 25.94 g (11%)
Dietary Fiber: 8.4 g (34%)
Total Sugars: 13.43 g
Protein: 3.21 g (6%)
Vitamin A 153 mcg (7%)
Vitamin C 10.1 mcg (13%)
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Potassium 674 mg (14%)
Calcium 43 mg (4%)
Iron 1.45 mg (8%)

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my new Desserts on the Mediterranean cookbook here