Try this healthier dessert

PALEO AVOCADO MOUSSE WITH SPICED ORANGE

Try this healthier dessert - creamy avocado mousse sweetened with medjool dates and served with spiced oranges.

INGREDIENTS

• 100g pitted medjool dates
• 2 large ripe avocadoes
• 1/3 cup (35g) good-quality cocoa
• Chopped pistachios and cocoa nibs (optional - see note), to serve

Spiced orange

• 2 oranges
• 1/2 cup (175g) raw honey (see note)
• 2 cinnamon quills
• 6 cardamom pods, bruised
• 3 whole cloves

• METHOD

  • 1
    Soak dates in a bowl of warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and roughly chop. Set aside.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, peel and segment oranges, then squeeze the juice from the remaining flesh. Transfer segments and juice to a small saucepan over medium-high heat with honey cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and 2 tbs water. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 12-15 minutes until syrup has thickened and reduced. Strain syrup through a sieve and set aside to cool completely. Reserve orange segments and discard any remaining solids.
  • 3
    Whiz the avocado, cocoa powder, and reserved dates and syrup in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Spoon into four 125ml serving glasses and chill for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  • 4
    Serve mousse chilled, topped with orange segments, pistachios and cocoa nibs, if using.

  • NOTES

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    Raw honey and cocoa nibs are available from health food shops