When you include the American Institute for Cancer Research in your estate plans, you make a major difference in the fight against cancer.

Corporate Champions who partner with the American Institute for Cancer Research stand at the forefront of the fight against cancer

40 Years of Progress: Transforming Cancer. Saving Lives.

The AICR Lifestyle & Cancer Symposium addresses the most current and consequential issues regarding diet, obesity, physical activity and cancer.

The Annual AICR Research Conference is the most authoritative source for information on diet, obesity, physical activity and cancer.

Cancer Update Program – unifying research on nutrition, physical activity and cancer.

Read real-life accounts of how AICR is changing lives through cancer prevention and survivorship.

We bring a detailed policy framework to our advocacy efforts, and provide lawmakers with the scientific evidence they need to achieve our objectives.

AICR champions research that increases understanding of the relationship between nutrition, lifestyle, and cancer.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join our team and help us advance research, improve cancer education and provide lifesaving resources.

AICR’s resources can help you navigate questions about nutrition and lifestyle, and empower you to advocate for your health.

Holiday, Sponsored, Dessert |300 calories per serving|75 minute recipe

Creamy Chocolate Date Mousse

This content was last updated on December 17, 2019

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this unique chocolate mousse, packed with flavor and some surprising healthy foods: avocado and Medjool dates. Avocado is high in fiber and heart-healthy omega-3 fats while Medjool dates have more fiber, calcium and potassium. Their natural sweetness combined with light and creamy coconut milk blends into the perfect healthy dessert.

 

Ingredients

1x
2x
3x
  • 8-10 Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/2 cup light coconut milk, canned + 1/4 cup water
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
Makes 4 servings (about 1/2 cup). Per serving: 300 calories, 12 g total fat (5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 54 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein, 9 g dietary fiber, 10 mg sodium, 40 g sugar, 0 g added sugar.

Directions

  1. Chop the dates into small pieces.
  2. Add chopped dates, coconut milk, and water into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  3. Add the avocado, melted chocolate chips, and cocoa powder. Blend again until creamy.
  4. Pour into four small ramekins or bowls.
  5. Chill in the fridge for at least 1-3 hours (or even overnight).

Notes

Option to garnish with raspberries, chopped nuts or a sprinkle of Himalayan sea salt.

Sponsored By

Recipes you might also love:

Leave a comment

We love to hear from the community! If you made the recipe, please choose a star rating, too.

There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.

Close