Angelic Chocolate Mousse

I love this dairy-free chocolate mousse because it’s rich and creamy without the unhealthy fats that tend to make foods so rich and creamy. The creamy texture comes from avocado, one my favorite super foods, which in this recipe replaces butter, cream, and eggs. The healthy fat in avocado is great for picky eaters who need a little more bulk, and avocado also has protein, potassium, and vitamin E.

I also enjoy this treat because it is sweetened naturally with maple syrup and is quite simple to make. It’s a good one to make with the kids as lots of spoon licking–taste testing is required.

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, pitted
• 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup (add more for sweeter taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch of sea salt
• 1/4 cup unsweetened organic cocoa powder
• 2 to 3 tablespoons water (or more if mixture is too thick)

Directions

Put all ingredients in a food processor.

Blend.

Serve. Yes, it really is that easy.

Optional extras

For Chocolate Peppermint Mousse, which I highly recommend, add one drop of essential organic peppermint oil. For
Orange Mousse, use orange juice instead of water and top with grated orange peel.

Mousse keeps for three days in the refrigerator.