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Heart Healthy Valentine Chocolate Mousse Recipe

                   
Valentine Chocolate Mousse
Deep, decadently sweet dark chocolate mousse checks all the boxes for a delicious romantic dessert. Avocado, cocoa powder, and maple syrup make for a perfectly silky (and surprisingly healthy) dessert.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
4 oz chopped semi-sweet chocolate
2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 oz shaved dark chocolate (optional)
Heart candy (optional)
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Directions
Step 1

In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate on high for 20 seconds. Stir, and continue to microwave at 10-second intervals until melted.

Step 2

In a food processor or blender, combine the avocados, cocoa powder, almond milk, vanilla, salt and maple syrup and blend until completely smooth. Add melted chocolate and purée until well blended, scraping sides as needed.

Step 3

Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve topped with shaved dark chocolate and heart candies, if desired.

Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 225
Make this for: Healthy Kids Gluten Free
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: About 1/4 cup
Per serving:
calories:225
total fat:15g
sat fat:5g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:56mg
total carb:24g
fibers:4g
sugars:15g
proteins:3g

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Heart Healthy Valentine Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
4 oz chopped semi-sweet chocolate
2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 oz shaved dark chocolate (optional)
Heart candy (optional)
Directions
Step 1

In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate on high for 20 seconds. Stir, and continue to microwave at 10-second intervals until melted.

Step 2

In a food processor or blender, combine the avocados, cocoa powder, almond milk, vanilla, salt and maple syrup and blend until completely smooth. Add melted chocolate and purée until well blended, scraping sides as needed.

Step 3

Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve topped with shaved dark chocolate and heart candies, if desired.

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