Avocados are not just a savory treat. They can also be incorporated into delightful low-sugar desserts. Use this as an after-dinner sweet or a healthy snack throughout the day. The fats in the avocado are self-limiting: This dish can satisfy a chocolate craving without causing you to overeat.
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped semisweet chocolate or dark chocolate chips, at least 60% dark
- 2 large ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar, as needed
- Optional garnishes: Homemade Strawberry Jam (recipe follows), whipped cream, toasted nuts and/or chocolate shavings
Instructions
Place the chocolate chips in a small bowl fitted over a small saucepan of barely simmering water (or use a double broiler). Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Scoop the avocados into a high-powered blender or food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the melted chocolate, cocoa powder, almond milk, vanilla extract and salt. Blend until very smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed. Taste and add up to a tablespoon of agave if additional sweetness is desired.
Spoon into ramekins and refrigerate until well chilled, 2 hours or overnight. Serve topped with strawberry jam, fresh raspberries, whipped cream, toasted nuts or chocolate shavings.
