Cacao Mousse

Name: Cacao Mousse
Ingredients: 3 large, ripe avocados, pitted; 10 pitted dates, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes; 1 cup real maple syrup; ½ cup cacao or cocoa powder; Pinch of ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons gluten-free tamari soy sauce; ½ teaspoon instant coffee (optional); Dark, dairy-free chocolate bar, for garnish

This recipe stands alone in its ability to satisfy the chocoholic in all of us. Traditional chocolate mousse typically calls for heavy cream and egg yolks.

3 large, ripe avocados, pitted

10 pitted dates, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes

1 cup real maple syrup

½ cup cacao or cocoa powder

Pinch of ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons gluten-free tamari soy sauce

½ teaspoon instant coffee (optional)

Dark, dairy-free chocolate bar, for garnish

Place all ingredients, except the chocolate bar, in a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness. Chill for about an hour. Shave dark chocolate on top with a vegetable peeler and serve.