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1/22/2013

CHOCOLATE AVOCADO MOUSSE



So, you know I have a love affair with chocolate. I adore it. I eat it daily. Every. Single. Day. So when I saw Giada de Laurentiis (I adore her, too) making this delicious looking chocolate mousse on her show, I knew I had to make it. It's different, it's easy to make and most importantly, it's really, really good. I imagine it would make the perfect V-day dessert, too. :)

Don't let the word 'avocado' sway you! I'll tell you why along with the recipe after the jump...



The one thing you should know about this recipe is that it is semi-healthy and incredibly creamy. The creaminess comes from four avocados that I PROMISE you can't taste. They are only there for texture.



Even though there are four avocados in this recipe, the real star of the recipe is the cocoa powder. If you can, buy the BEST cocoa powder you can find and afford. Good cocoa powder really makes a difference. I used a cocoa powder from a local chocolatier (you can order it online here). You can find also good cocoa powder at health food stores like Whole Foods. If you can only find regular cocoa powder, don't fret. It will still taste good!


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29 comments:

  1. This looks deelish. And great pictures!

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  2. Your pictures are fantastic and it looks really good!

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  3. Yum. Lindsay had just posted about pairing avocado with chocolate, and I wasn't sure how you would do that. This looks delicious.

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  4. Genius and your photos are stunning! Maybe I could trick my little guys into eating some veggies with this one

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  5. ohhh this looks so amazing! btw, thanks for yesterday's post, haven't read it yet as I need some quiet time to take it all in (I'll be reading it on the plane ;) )

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  6. This looks so yummy! You always take great photos.

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  7. I have always wanted to try this! Look so good. Thanks for the recipe!

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  8. Wow! This sounds amazing!! And I love that the raspberries look like little hearts! Gotta try this!

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  9. um I am totally intrigued. These look so pretty!!

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  10. If I could reach through the screen right now this would be my breakfast.

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  11. So many great nutrients in avocados, yum! I'm liking those straight-sided sleek looking ramekins too. I guess you'll be watching the premiere of 'The Taste' tonight on abc...considering you adore Nigella Lawson. Should be fun.

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  12. I've been wanting to try this, but just haven't yet. and love your pictures! you definitely make it look great!

    xoxo, Amy @ Interpret As You May

    {PS - I'm giving away a Fitness Notebook & would love for you to win!}

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  13. Your photography is getting so good. I love looking at your photos.

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  14. What/???? Soo good...who knew avocados were such a brilliant match for rich dessert.

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  15. Let me just tell you--I am doing a fast right now---from sweets--and this truly looks delicious!! Pinning--and definitely eating once this is up! Ha. Can't wait! These photos are gorgeous.

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  16. I haven't ever tried an avocado mousse but your pictures make it look amazing I'm going to have to try it :)!

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  17. I am trying out this recipe however I am wondering where do I add the melted chocolate chips....There is no mention of it anywhere in the recipe.

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  18. Absolutely, definitely, COULD taste the avocado! Weird taste with the chocolate. Try starting with 2 avocados and gradually increase to your taste.

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  19. This is SUCH A YUMMY recipe! I've made it so many times since stumbling across it. THANK YOU!
    Do you happen to have the calorie/nutritional information for the recipe?

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    1. So glad you like it!! Here is a similar recipe that includes calorie content. Hope that helps!

      http://nutritiontwins.com/chocolate-avocado-mousse/

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