Chocolate Avocado Mousse by Dori Lancaster, BA, NE, FPC

The interesting thing about this recipe is that I first tried it nearly 9 years ago when I attended Bauman College getting certified in Nutrition Education.

My colleagues and I each had to each do a couple of food presentations during the course period, and one of my classmates presented her version of this recipe and I became OBSESSED. I had never tasted anything like this before…or truly, I HAD tasted something like it before (something quite unhealthy), and I loved the familiar, chocolate-y, seems-like-it-was-bad-for-me, taste! I loved Jello chocolate pudding as a kid–you know, the one that comes IN A BOX that you make with milk, lol? Man, I would go crazy for it…and top it with Cool Whip?!? TROUBLE!

I hope you enjoy!I kinda love that this recipe (or similar versions of it) have become so common! I adore naughty looking recipes that truly present no need for guilt at all! Okay, true, you may not want to eat the entire batch (I admit, I’m always tempted!), but it’s sure a heck of a lot cleaner than anything that comes in a box, ha ha! It’s raw, vegan, easy and soooooooo yummy!

CHOCOLATE AVOCADO MOUSSE

• 2 ripe avocados
• 2 tbsp unrefined, virgin coconut oil
• 1/3 cup 100% pure maple syrup
• 3 Medjool dates (soaked in warm water for 5-10 minutes, then pitted)
• 1 tsp vanilla or 1/4 tsp vanilla powder
• 1/2 cup raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
• 1/2 cup – 1 cup regular almond milk (start with 1/2 cup and add more as needed if too thick)
• Topping choices (optional): fresh, organic berries, cacao nibs, coconut whipped cream, raw nuts, banana slices, shredded coconut…go wild!

Blend all ingredients in food processor. Devour, guilt free!!

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by Dori Lancaster, BA, NE, FPC

Author

Nicole LaCour-Wordlaw, CCP, CSWP Also known as Mrs Dancing Moon, Nicole serves women who are not feeling 100% themselves, not totally grounded nor connected, yet know that there is a higher and better version of themselves that wishes to shine. Using her work in dance, as a birth doula, and sexual wellness practitioner, Nicole helps transform women to live in their fullest expression. www.mrsdancingmoon.com