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Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse

NUTRITION NUGGET: Have you ever thought of using avocados for a sweet treat? This is a great way to get in some excellent nutrients into the body while skipping all the processed, refined sugars that are inflammatory to the body.

Ingredients

  • ¼ - ½ cup agave, honey, or pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1-1½ cups mashed avocado (2-3 avocados)
  • ¾ cup cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond, coconut, or other plant milk
  • 1-2 tbsp chia seeds, optional
  • Top with your favorite berries or fruit!

Instructions

  • Blend maple syrup (or other natural sweetener), vanilla extract, mashed avocados, cocoa powder and (optional) chia seeds.
  • Process all ingredients until creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula if needed.
  • Add the plant milk and process until smooth.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled.
  • Add berries on top for added nutritional benefit.
  • Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to 3 days or in the freezer up to 2 weeks.