Avocado, Coconut Mousse with Fresh Berries

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe peaches or 1/2 cup fresh berries
• 1 medium, ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
• 4 tablespoons Coconut Cream Concentrate
• 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
• pinch salt
• 1 lemon, juice and zest, optional

Directions:

Place all ingredients in blender or Vitamix and puree until smooth. Place mousse into serving dishes or tart shells and refrigerate at least one hour. Add slices of citrus or fresh ripe berries for garnish, if desired. Serve chilled.

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ABC Smoothie – Avocado, Banana, Coconut

Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 1 large avocado
• 1 banana
• 4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 2 tablespoons honey, optional
• ice cubes

Directions:

Blend hot water and dried coconut until smooth and milky. Let cool 10 minutes. Add avocado and banana and blend well.

Melt coconut oil and honey in small pan, and then drizzle into smoothie while blending. Blend until creamy, adding 10–12 ice cubes to desired thickness.

Prepared by Lynelle. Photo by Orissa.