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A Gluten Free Vegan Dessert for the 4th, Chocolate Avocado Mousse. Yes, That's Right! Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup of full fat coconut milk
- 2 ripe avocados
- 7 oz of high quality chocolate ( I used 7 discs of CocoaPlanet Deep Dark Truffle Chocolate)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 470g | |
| Calories 1429 | |
| Calories from Fat 1228 | 86% |
| Total Fat 143.68g | 180% |
| Saturated Fat 69.99g | 280% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium 2966mg | 85% |
| Total Carbs 82.42g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 51.2g | 171% |
| Sugars 3.6g | 2% |
| Protein 31.04g | 50% |
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