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Decadent Chocolate Avocado Mousse

by Selva Wohlgemuth, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist

avocado mousse

For all you chocolate lovers out there, this one is for you.

This decadent treat doesn’t require hours of labor to make and is full of healthy fats and fiber that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

Make sure to choose avocados that are perfectly ripe but just slightly give to the touch. If they are too ripe, the avocado flavor is more prominent.

Photo by Selva Wohlgemuth

Decadent Chocolate Avocado Mousse

(gluten-free and vegan)
Makes 5-6 servings

Nutritionist Tips: It tastes best if made the night prior to allow the flavors to intensify. Find the darkest cocoa powder you can, because this is the key to mask the avocado flavor and boost the decadence factor of the recipe. I’ve had good results with Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa Powder.

INGREDIENTS
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (I get mine in the bulk section)
  • 2 ripe large avocados
  • ¼ cup extra dark cocoa powder (make sure to get the extra dark)
  • 5 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 pinches sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons soymilk (any other milk will do too)
VARIATIONS

Mint: Add 1 teaspoon organic peppermint extract

Spiced Thai Ginger: Add 1½ teaspoons ground ginger and ¼ – ½ teaspoon cayenne (per your preference)

Vanilla: Add an additional teaspoon vanilla extract

METHOD
  1. Set up a small double boiler by filling a small saucepan with a little water and placing a small ceramic bowl inside. Put the chocolate chips inside the bowl and heat the saucepan over medium to melt the chocolate.
  2. Meanwhile, add the avocados, cocoa powder, maple syrup, sea salt, vanilla, soymilk, and additional spices to your food processor. Blend until smooth. Add the chocolate when melted and continue to process until smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
  3. Spoon the creamy smooth mousse into a glass bowl, cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to develop and the mousse to set. Garnish each serving with chocolate shavings and a strawberry. You can even go an extra step and serve the mousse with a dollop of whipped coconut cream or regular whipped cream.

More Healthy Desserts

Harvest Apple Crisp
(gluten-free and vegan)
This recipe is lower in calories and sugar than a traditional apple crisp or pie.

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Low FODMAP Double Berry Pecan Crisp
(gluten-free and vegan)
This recipe is perfect for people on a low FODMAP diet.

Ask the Nutritionist

Have questions? Send them to contact@happybellynutritionist.com. Selva Wohlgemuth is a registered dietitian nutritionist. Learn more about her approach to general health and well-being at her Happy Belly Nutrition website, and see her recipes and other kitchen tips at Poppies and Papayas.

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Green Goblin Sandwiches

by Lisa Samuel, Co-op News contributor

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Every child loves a grilled cheese sandwich, but this gooey grilled cheese sneaks in a healthy dose of protein, good fats, fiber, and greens from cheese, avocado, and spinach.

Adapted from The Natural Pregnancy Cookbook.

Green Goblin Sandwiches

Makes 1 sandwich

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/4 medium avocado
  • 1 ounce melting cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella)
  • 2 slices whole grain bread
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • salt, to taste
  • Tabasco or other hot sauce (optional)
METHOD
  1. Finely chop the spinach and place in a medium bowl. Add the avocado and use a fork to smash it into a paste. Add the cheese, salt, and hot sauce and stir. Spread the mixture evenly over the slices of bread and close them to form a sandwich.
  2. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat and add the pat of butter. Once the butter has melted, add the sandwich to the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid to help the cheese melt. Cook until the bottom of the bread is deep brown and toasted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and toast the other side, covered, until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy. Cut in half and serve.
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