Hidden Pumpkin Crouching Avocado: Rich chocolate, coconut mousse...

Manipulating desserts is a growing specialty of mine. I know to some of you this is an act against nature but...suck it (or preferably, eat it).

It's very simple to prepare if you have the ingredients on hand - otherwise it's a pretty inexpensive shopping list provided you have cocoa on hand and avocados are in season. You can add any garnishes you like: nuts, fruit, more chocolate...whatever.

If you really want to spice this dessert up I've added cocoa-chili powder that you can now find in most spice sections... Rojo Caliente (for those of you who don't pick up on that reference- I suggest you click on the link immediately- it's nothing nasty just a girl from Toronto who got a million bucks from her dad on her 18th birthday and blew it ALL on making her own music video - did I mention she's a red head, hence roj....you get ii)

The beauty of this recipe is not only are you getting your fruits and veggies but you are also cutting out unnecessary fats and sugars. Fun fact: Avocados provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid. They also act as a "nutrient booster" by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients, such as alpha and beta-carotene and lutein, in foods that are eaten with the fruit. The more you know....

THE ESSENTIALS

 Makes 8 large servings

2 ripe avocados
1 large can pureed pumpkin
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 can coconut milk (or 3 tbsp coconut oil)
4 tbsp agave nectar (or any alternative sweetener of your choice)
1tbsp of chili cocoa powder (if you like it Rojo Caliente as much as I do)


Blend well, chill to set and serve...
You can add whatever garnish you want - it's great with fresh fruit and nuts...