Avocado Chocolate Mousse Recipe

AVOCADO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE RECIPE

FOOD AS MEDICINE:
We love a sweet treat after (or before) dinner! Fight off stress, lower blood pressure and curb your sweet cravings with our Avocado Chocolate Mousse recipe. Avocados and chocolate? Naturally, it doesn’t sound like the most pleasing combination, but don’t knock it till you try it! It’s sweet, satisfying and everything a good dessert should be.

INGREDIENTS:
2 avocados
1/2 cup dates (Medjool)
3-4 tablespoons 100% raw organic cacao powder
1-2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt

DIRECTIONS:
Simple! Blend all ingredients together in a food processor. Scrape the sides with a spatula and continue to blend until smooth. Top it off with sea salt and serve with fresh fruit.

We know what you’re thinking — delicious and healthy? Too good to be true, right? No! Avocados are higher in potassium than bananas and are also a great source of vitamins E, K and folate. The fatty acids found in avocados help protect against prostate and breast cancers, as well as heart disease, making this scrumptious dessert a healthy one, too!

Paired with strawberries, this Avocado Chocolate Mousse will satisfy any sweet tooth. Was it better than you expected? Tell us on Facebook!

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