Dark Chocolate & Ginger Avocado Mousse

I am partnering with the Hass Avocado Board today to bring you all this simple recipe for a creamy Dark Chocolate & Ginger Avocado Mousse that only tastes like a decadent splurge.  All opinions expressed below are my own.

I have been a long time fan of the avocado.  I scoop them straight out of the skin with a little Kosher salt.  I toss sliced avocado in salads. I dice them and add them to omelets and tacos.  And of course, I make the ever popular guacamole with them.  But what I most like to do with avocados is to make creamy, decadent desserts with them and not tell my husband. ;) Shhhhhh...

The creamy texture and mild flavor of avocado just lends itself to desserts, especially ones with stronger flavors like the dark chocolate and ginger in this easy to make mousse.  Those of you that have been frequenting the blog recently may have already noticed this, but I have been on a quest lately to create healthier sweet treats that only taste like a decadent splurge. My goal is to create a few healthier alternatives to have handy before the full-on holiday sweets season arrives.  Not that I am giving up my frosted sugar cookies and gingerbread, folks. ;) But I am trying to strike a better balance this coming holiday season.  And using healthy, nutrient dense Hass avocados in more of my cooking and baking is a tasty way to accomplish that goal...

3 Ingredient Zucchini Brownies

These incredibly moist 3 Ingredient Zucchini Brownies are so easy to make, plus they have bonus hidden veggies... 

A visit to any local farmers' market or perhaps even to your own backyard garden will reveal that one thing is certain- zucchini season is definitely here and they are plentiful! :)

While I didn't plant any zucchini myself this year, I can attest that they can be pertained at both the farmers' markets and grocery stores for pretty darn cheap right now.  And cheap is always good. ;)

But let's be honest- you can only make SO many loaves of zucchini bread and batches of zoodles (have you all seen these??) before you are zucchini'ed out. 

So let's make something chocolaty, fudgy, and deceptively decadent with them instead, shall we?

These super simple and easy zucchini brownies were inspired by my friend Jellibean Journals' recipe for Life-Changing Skinny Avocado Brownies.  Both recipes have just 3 simple ingredients, but have only one ingredient in common- the boxed brownie mix! 

But both variations are delicious, fudgy, and are a fun  & easy way to sneak more veggies into your family's diet... ;)

Skinny German Chocolate Ice Cream

Made with dark chocolate almond milk, this no-churn Skinny German Chocolate Ice Cream is creamy & delicious and easy on the waistline... 

Here is a little known fact that you may not know about me...

I am lactose intolerant.
The thought of drinking a glass of milk makes my stomach turn.
But I do love my dairy.  Obviously. ;)
But if I overdo it on the cheese or ice cream, I do pay for it.

Lately, I have been embracing the many benefits of almond milk.  Most often you will find me using it almost daily in my green smoothies.  But thanks to the new line of Silk products, I have been branching out beyond the smoothie, folks.
Even whipping up some almost dairy-free ice cream with my newest Silk obsession- Silk Dark Chocolate Almondmilk. :)

Skinny Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip

You won't miss the fat & calories in this easy dessert dip! Perfect for game day, snack time, or a baby shower...

Oh yes... you read that right.  This food blogger made her first skinny recipe of the New Year! ;)

Don't worry.  I am not making the move to becoming a health food blogger.  I will still be sharing sweet treats and ooey, gooey cheesy things. 

But I am trying to make some smarter choices as far as what I put in my body from here on out.

I love, love, love sweets.  If you have been following me for anymore than 2 weeks, you probably already have an inkling about my mean sweet tooth.