Chocolate Mousse

By vdub

This mousse is rich and smooth. It is delicious alone or served as fondue with fresh strawberries, bananas or tangerines.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. medjool dates, soaked
• 1/2 c. maple syrup
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)
• 1-1 1/2 c. mashed avocado (abt. 2-3 avocados)
• 3/4 c. organic cocoa or carob powder
• 1/2 c. water

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 10mins
Adapted from draxe.com

Preparation

Step 1

Blend or process dates, maple syrup and vanilla extract until smooth. Add mashed avocado and cocoa powder and process until creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula if needed. Add the water and process until smooth. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to 3 days or in the freezer up to 2 weeks.

Fudgesicles: Freeze the Chocolate Mousse in ice cube trays. Thaw for 5 min. before serving.

Chocolate Sauce or Fondue: Increase water to 1 c.