Chocolate Avocado Mousse

What if I told you that you could still enjoy a nice chocolate mousse for dessert and make it super nutritious?

Yes, this is possible and the recipe is super easy. It will only take you 5 minutes!

Ingredients:

- 2 ripe medium avoados or 1 large, peeled and pitted

- 2 tbsp of cacao powder or 1/4 cup of cocoa powder*

- 75-100g of dark chocolate (70% or more)

- 4-5 tbsp of milk of your choice - I've used unsweetened coconut milk

- 2 -3 tbsp of honey or maple/agave syrup

- 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract

- pinch of salt

Optional ingredients (makes it richer but also more calorie-dense):

- 1 tbsp of unsweetened peanut butter - for a slight nutty taste

- 1-2 tb of coconut cream - if you want to make it super creamy and rich

- toppings: grounded nuts or some shredded coconut

- 2-3 tb of lemon juice - to be used if you ever find the taste of the avocado to overpower the chocolate

Equipment: a blender

Method:

1. Melt the dark chocolate using any of these 3 methods. I melted my chocolate over the stove.

2. Mix all ingredients and blend for 1-2 minutes.

3. Transfer to your bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes to 2 hours before serving.

4. When serving the mousse, you can top it up with some grounded nuts or some coconut.

Nutrition Tips:

- Avocado makes this dish super nutritious, as it contains plenty of healthy fats and fibre that will help to protect your heart

- If you are using regular milk chocolate, do not add in any honey or maple syrup as it will already be very sweet. Dark chocolate is a better choice.

- Cacao vs cocoa: Cacao powder is the raw, unprocessed version of cocoa powder - it is very rich in nutrients, especially magnesium which is super important for our nervous system. However, if you don't have cacao, cocoa is also good.

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