Cacao, Date, & Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Made from three superfoods, this chocolate mousse recipe is simple, decadent, and satiating. High-antioxidant, high-healthy fat, and high-fiber, this mousse satisfies sugar and fat cravings alike while simultaneously supporting your health. All you need is three ingredients and a food processor/blender to make absolute chocolate magic!

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Cacao, Date, & Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Caroline

Creamy, thick, and decadent, this 3-ingredient dessert is high-antioxidant, high-fiber, and high-healthy fat, making it guilt-free AND silky-smooth!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Soaking Time 12 hours hrs

Total Time 12 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 people

Equipment

• large pyrex container
• food processor
• Chef's knife
• medium silicone spatula
• measuring cups (dry)

Ingredients

  

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• 5 large, ripe avocados
• 4 cups dried dates
• 1½-2 cups raw cacao powder
• maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

 

• Add dates to a large (7-cup) Pyrex storage container and allow to soak for 8-12 hours.
  
• Halve avocados; remove and discard pits.
  
• Add soaked dates and half the avocados to food processor or blender.
  
• Process dates and avocados until well-blended, adding ½ remaining avocados at a time.
  
• Add 1½ cups of raw cacao powder and begin blending. If necessary, continue adding cacao powder until mixture becomes thick and creamy.
  
• Taste mousse; if avocado taste is too prevalent, add maple syrup until it reaches preferred level of sweetness.
  

Notes

I recommend writing down the ratios of dates to avocados that you use each time you make this recipe.  The goal is to reach the perfect ratio where the sweetness of the dates is foremost on your tongue rather than the avocado. 

Increase the amount of dates as necessary, but remember they need to be soaked to maintain optimal texture.  If you find your mousse tastes too much like avocado, simply add maple syrup a little at a time and taste until the mousse reaches your preferred level of sweetness.

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Kid-friendly and impressive alike, this easy dessert recipe is both flexible and delicious. Serve with whipped cream and fresh raspberries for your next event or sneak some chocolate-focused alone time with your spouse after the kids go to sleep. Leave a comment below and let me know how it works out!