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Creamy chocolate date mousse

A clear glass containing chocolate mousse.

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

8 to 10 Medjool dates, pitted

1/2 cup light coconut milk, canned

1/4 cup water

1 ripe avocado, peeled

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Directions

Chop the dates into small pieces.
Add chopped dates, coconut milk and water into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Add the avocado, cocoa powder and melted chocolate chips. Blend again until creamy.
Pour into four small ramekins or bowls.
Chill in the fridge for at least 1 to 3 hours (or even overnight).

Option to garnish with raspberries, chopped nuts or a sprinkle of Himalayan sea salt.

Nutrition information

Serving size: 1/2 cup. Amount per serving: 300 calories, 12g total fat (5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat), 0mg cholesterol, 54g carbohydrates, 4g protein, 9g dietary fiber, 10mg sodium.

American Institute for Cancer Research