Serves 4 l Vegan l 30 minutes or fewer l Gluten Free

Recipe by Jennifer Murray from my March 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times.

Ingredients:
3 Hass avocados (2 c mashed)
1/4 cup plus 3 tbs raw agave nectar
1/4 cup plus 2 tbs raw cocoa powder
3 tbs raw almond butter
1 tsp lemon juice
pinch ground cinnamon
pinch ground nutmeg or cardamom
1/2 tsp flavored extract such as mint, cherry, orange, almond, hazelnut, or coffee, optional

Directions:
Puree all ingredients in food processor 3-4 minutes or until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally. Transfer to bowls and serve immediately.

Vita-mix another huge success with this recipe!

Per 1/2 cup serving: 370 cal, 5 g protein, 24 g total fat, 44 g carb, 0mg chol, 11 mg sod, 10 g fiber, 29 g sugars

You can see relevant blog post here.