This is an ideal recipe for the chocolate lover and will make a delectable dessert for your Valentine. Using avocado adds richness, fiber and healthy fat. Substituting stevia leaf extract for the honey or maple will make it great for those who don’t want any sugar.
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup melted chocolate chips
- 3-4 tablespoons milk (cow, almond, soy)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup (for lower sugar, substitute with stevia … start with 1-2 packets and check taste, add more as needed for taste preference or try half the honey/maple with one packet stevia)
- Optional toppings: Raspberries, strawberries or whipped cream
Directions
- Cut avocadoes in half, scoop out flesh.
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor, process until smooth (If you don’t have either, you can mash/whisk together until smooth.)
- You can add more milk as needed for desired consistency.
- Place ingredients into four pretty cups, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Add a topping and enjoy!
Serves 4
Nutrition per serving: 345 Calories, 23.6g Fat, 36g Carbohydrates, 9g Fiber, 4g Protein