CHOCOLATY MOUSSE

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SERVES 2

This decadent, rich, chocolate-filled mousse will give any regular cream-filled variety a run for its money. Cacao is also a highly beneficial and gut-friendly food; studies have shown that gut bacteria transform components of cacao into anti-inflammatory chemicals that benefit your health.

1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled

60 ml (2 fl oz/¼ cup) almond milk

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract

30 g (1 oz/¹/₃ cup) cacao powder

8 drops liquid stevia

fresh berries, to serve (optional)

Combine all the ingredients except the berries in a blender and blend for 30 seconds, until smooth and creamy. Spoon into bowls and chill slightly before serving topped with fresh berries, if desired.

NOTE: If you suffer from adrenal fatigue, consume cacao in moderation, preferably in the morning.