MINT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

November 12, 2018 by Renee Tavoularis

A refreshing chocolate treat without all the sugar of traditional chocolate mousse. Featuring healthy, plant-based fat from avocados and important antioxidants from raw cacao, you won’t miss the sugar in this dessert.

10 MINUTES PLUS 30 MINUTES CHILL TIME
RAW
VEGAN
GLUTEN-FREE

Ingredients

8 Medjool dates
½ cup unsweetened nut milk
2 ripe avocados, pit and skin removed
3 tablespoons raw cacao
1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
Pinch sea salt
2 small mint leaves

Instructions

Place dates and nut milk in a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend for two minutes or until dates are well broken up and smooth.
Add the avocado, cacao, peppermint extract and sea salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides occasionally.
Once smooth, place in small bowls or jars and let chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Garnish with a mint leaf on top prior to serving.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

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