Like most women, I have a sweet tooth and love chocolate. What I love more, however, is making things which taste just like chocolate, whilst forfeiting the saturated fat, refined sugar, dairy etc. I made this chocolate mousse for a girlfriend of mine last week when the bout of good weather we’ve had recently had just begun and I had a good excuse to invite someone over for a spot of alfresco dining. It’s made from avocados (lots of good monounsaturated fats), dark cocoa (although carob is a better option for those who go caffeine-free) and a couple of dates. That’s it. And it tastes divine. The secret is to blits the ripe avos up and add the cocoa and dates to your taste. I make it with Medjool dates which are available from Sainsbury’s Extra Special range. They’re really big plump and sweet and I find 4 is enough if your making mousse for two. Make sure you pop your mousse in the fridge for at least an hour before serving, so that it can set and become extra creamy and decadent. Here’s what I used to make the amount pictured above…
2 medium ripe avocados
4 Sainsbury’s Extra Special Medjool dates
2 tbsp Cadbury’s Bournville Cocoa Powder for drinking or baking
