Lesson 16 – RECIPE: Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Frank’s variations listed below…

Modified from original recipe found here: https://aseasyasapplepie.com/avocado-chocolate-mou…

Raw, vegan, gluten free and paleo, this healthy avocado chocolate mousse comes together in minutes.

Original Author: as easy as Apple Pie

Course: Dessert

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados I used Hass avocados

• 1/3 cup coconut sugar or xylitol or combination (can also substitute some sugar for small amount of stevia)

• 40 grams (1/3 cup) raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk or any other plant milk (avoid soy milk)

• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon chia powder (you can grind whole chia seeds in a coffee grinder)

• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt (you can use sea salt or Himalayan pink salt) Toppings (optional): cacao nibs, fresh raspberries, whipped coconut cream Instructions

1. Halve the avocados and scoop the flesh into a food processor or blender.

2. Add the almond milk, cacao powder, chia powder, sweetener and almond extract.

3. Mix for a minute or until smooth.

4. Taste and adjust with extra sweetener if needed.

5. Spoon the avocado chocolate mousse into pretty glasses or ramekins (I used a piping bag).

6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

7. Serve plain or topped with cacao nibs, fresh raspberries, and/or whipped coconut cream

Notes

You could also replace the above sweeteners with honey or maple syrup

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