Chocolate Mousse

Calling all chocoholics.  Now you can enjoy chocolate mousse without feeling guilty!  This amazing tasting recipe is not only VERY chocolatey, but it’s also dairy-free and packed full of goodness.  Oh, and it’s dead-easy to make.  Sound too good to be true? 

For this recipe you will need:

1/4 cup pitted medjool dates soaked (optional)

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup mashed avacados (about 1 and a half)

1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa or carob powder

1/4 water

Mix in a food processor until smooth.  Chill until ready to serve.  That’s it! 

Despite the high calorific value and high fat content, avocados have a whole host of nutritional benefits.  Similar to olive oil, avocados are high in oleic acid which studies have shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer.  The fat content is good, polyunsaturated fat, the type that your body needs.  They are also low in cholesterol.

Now do you still think that it is too good to be true?  Our Surrey personal trainers say, “Enjoy!”