This Avocado Chocolate Mousse (aka “Chocolate Mousse of the Gods”) is simply divine! Yep, that’s right, the main ingredient is heart-healthy AVOCADO! But no one will be able to tell… It’s deceptively delicious!

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe avocados
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
  or 1-1/4 cup soft dates
• 1 TBSP vanilla extract
• 1 TBSP olive oil
• 2/3 cup cacao powder

Instructions:

1. If you are using dates: pit the dates and cover with fresh water to soften for 5-10 minutes.
2. In a food processor: Blend avocados (scooped out of the skin without the pit!), maple syrup (or dates), vanilla, and olive oil until smooth.
3. Spoon in cacao powder and blend until creamy.