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Creamy chocolate date 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 4 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.

Source: American Institute for Cancer Research