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Bonni's Bites

Wecome! I adore food. (my friends whom I grew up with will attest to that!). But with my family having such food limitations- my being gluten and dairy intolerant, my son's severe nut allergies, and my daughters ethical and moral veganism....I had to be somewhat of a juggler in the kitchen.Here are some recipes as a family we cook, love and eat together. I hope you will enjoy them too!

with joy,

Bonni

BEST CHOCOLATE MOUSSE EVER! (YOU'LL NEVER BELIEVE AVOCADO IS USED IN PLACE OF BUTTER, CREAM, AND EGGS!)

4 SERVINGS

1/2 cup (or a bit less) pitted Medjool dates soaked

1/2 cup pure maple syrup (Grade B)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cup mashed avocados (about 3 avocados)

1/2 cup + 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup water

Place the dates, maple syrup and vanilla in a food processor fitted with an S blade and process until creamy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add water and process briefly.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

(For those who aren't vegan, you can top with homemade whipped cream. Blend organic heavy cream and organic sugar and whip till desired consistency)

Chocolate mousse will keep 3 days in the refrigerator and 2 weeks in the freezer. But it's so yummy, it won't last a day!!!

ENJOY!

HEALTH BENEFITS: COCOA

High concentrations of antioxidants

Flavonoids- improves blood flow, lowers blood pressure, and improves heart health. Helps you think better!

MAPLE SYRUP-

Phenolics- Great antioxidant

Zinc, manganese,potassium,magnesium,iron and calcium

Vitamins b1,b2,b5,b6,biotin (great for your hair), and folic acid.