DARK CHOCOLATE AVOCADO MOUSSE

INGREDIENTS

2 very ripe avocados

4 ounces (125 g) 70% cacao baking chocolate, melted

¼ cup (60 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder

6 tablespoons (90 mL) maple syrup

⅓ cup (75 mL) almond milk

½ teaspoon (2 mL) vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon (1 mL) cinnamon

Sea salt

Coconut cream

1 cup (250 mL) raspberries

DIRECTIONS

In a food processor, combine the avocados, melted chocolate, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Puree until creamy. Spoon the mousse into 4 small ramekins and chill for at least 1 hour.

Serve the mousse topped with a dollop of coconut cream and the raspberries.

SERVES: 4

VEGAN

GLUTEN-FREE

My husband, Jack, isn’t the biggest fan of avocados. I prep this one while he’s not looking, and he’s yet to realize that this decadent chocolaty dessert is made from pureed avocado.