
I can’t think of a better way to express your love for yourself and your loved ones, then a wholesome home cooked meal. The gift of love & presence is the greatest gift of all! Treat yourself to some quick & easy heart healthy recipes.
Make Dessert First: This delectable dessert can be made up to 2 days ahead for strategic meal planning, this leaves you with more time to share with your loved ones.
Chocolate Mousse
1 serving = ½ cup. Yields about 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 Large Ripe Avocados
- ¼ c. cacao powder
- 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
- 2 tsp powdered Stevia/ 6 drops liquid stevia
- 3 TBS coconut milk
Directions:
Put all ingredients in the blender (except Stevia), pulse until smooth. Taste and add stevia to taste. Pop in refrigerator. Consume within 2 days or freeze in portions and enjoy as a frozen treat- tastes like a fudgesicle.
Serving suggestion: Serve topped with fresh berries or unsweetened shaved coconut!
Star Ingredient Profile: On a 100-gram basis. Avocado has 35% more potassium (485 mg.) than bananas (358 mg). They are rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamin E and Vitamin K. Avocados have a high fiber content of 75% insoluble and 25 % soluble fiber.
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