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Healthy Chocolate Avocado Mousse Recipe

Published on July 22, 2016 by Dr. Myra Reed

Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Avocado Smoothies poured into glasses.

chocolate avocado mousse

Want to satisfy your sweet tooth without adding inches to your waistline? This rich, creamy avocado mousse is about as close as you’ll get to a truly healthy chocolate treat. Serves 1.

Ingredients
1 ripe avocado, skin and pit removed, mash slightly with a fork
3 1/2 Tbs unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
3 1/2 Tbs RAW honey                                                          Unsweetened almond, coconut or hemp milk
Preparations
Place avocado and cocoa powder in food processor. Add honey.
Process avocado, cocoa powder and honey for approximately 1 min, pausing to scrape the sides, or until a thick, smooth mousse forms.
Add milk as needed to bring to desired consistency.
Spoon mousse into a small bowl; top with almonds or fresh fruit.


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