Vegan Avocado Cacao Mousse

Vegan Avocado Mousse

   Vegan means this recipe is dairy and egg free.  This is also gluten free because it doesn't contain any flour products.  The cacao powder gives it a chocolate flavor and the banana and avocado give it a creamy consistency.  I sweetened this with dates, but you can use regular sugar or honey instead. It is really simple, easy and tasty! The garnish on top is a lavender flower.  This is one of the few recipes I kept from my original blog in 2011. 

Tip: Mousse is supposed to have a smooth texture, and so the longer you food process it, the more the dates will blend into the mousse. 

Healthy tip: Cacao powder is full of antioxidants, it is also what traditional chocolate is made out of.  Antioxidants are good for brain support, heart, and repairing oxidative damage from poor diet. 

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 ripe banana
• 3 pitted dates or 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 3 Tbsp cacao powder (sold in a large bag in the grocery store)

Recipe: 

1. Combine all of the ingredients into a food processor. If the mixture is too thick, ok to add a small amount of water (by 1 tsp at a time) until it blends into a fluffy mousse.  You may need to blend the ingredients for at least 1-2 minutes before it becomes fluffy in texture. 
2. Enjoy plain or put it in the fridge until it chills.  Serve as dessert, so delicious!