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Monday, December 9, 2013

Banana Avocado Mousse

You might be thinking to yourself, "Hmmm... that's interesting..." Don't judge this dish by the name of it, stay with me on this one. This is an amazing dessert that will have your partner, roommate, or whomever you're sharing it with wondering what's in it. It tastes like mousse (!!) and is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth at end the day with a healthier treat rather than something like ice cream. I told you a little ways back how I'm counting calories and fighting my sugar urges. I am trying really, really hard to use natural and raw sugar ingredients such as honey, agave, maple syrup in lieu of processed sugar. So far I've been successful and it's amazing how many great products are out there. I really wish we had a Trader Joe's here in Colorado, but Sprout's (and even Walmart!) have some great finds that I've fallen in love with. Agave sweetener is a must in my cupboard these days. I couldn't live without it!


Banana Avocado Mousse
3 SERVINGS 
PREP: 10 minutes           COOK: 0 minutes            READY IN: 10 minutes


  SIMPLE         HEALTHY      YUM
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INGREDIENTS


  • 1 banana
  • 1 avocado
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1/8 cup agave sweetener (honey or maple syrup would work too)
  • 1/8 cup milk (I used almond milk)

DIRECTIONS


  1. Peel the banana and pit the avocado and scoop out of the skin and place in a food processor. Add the other ingredients and pulse until it's smooth and the consistency of mousse. 
  2. Enjoy, or put in the refrigerator to enjoy over the next couple days. 

NUTRITION FACTS



    1/2 cup serving    252 calories   16.6g fat   24.4g carbs    3.3g protein    15g sugar   

Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from my sister, Julie.

1 comment:

Marci said...

I love this ! You would never know it was made with an avocado. My kids will love this !!

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