A Chill Recipe For Chocolate Avocado Mousse!

CHOCOLATE AVOCADO MOUSSE

Yield: 4 to 6 half-cup servings

This mousse—100% Paleo, vegan and free of gluten, eggs and dairy—uses dark chocolate, which like turkey, contains a chill-out amino acid called tryptophan…but with more flavor!

INGREDIENTS:

3 tbsp coconut oil

1 oz 100% pure dark chocolate

3 tbsp cacao powder

1 tsp instant coffee

6 pitted medjool dates

2 large ripe avocados, pitted

1/4 cup coconut milk

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

1. Set a small metal bowl atop a small saucepan of water, filled about 1/3 of the way. Set on high heat until it boils, then turn down to a simmer.

2. Melt the first four ingredients in the bowl, stirring occasionally. Set aside while preparing the next part of the recipe.

3. In a blender or food processor, add the remaining ingredients and blend until almost smooth.

4. Add in the chocolate mixture and continue to blend until completely smooth.

5. Scoop or pipe into glass bowls. Place in refrigerator to firm up for four hours or eat it soft and warm straight out of the blender.

*Top off with some hazelnuts, shaved chocolate and a sprig of mint!