A few weeks ago someone (sorry, can't remember) was worried about lack of protein in the dc diet. I suggested avocados are full of protein and calories. So this recipe is lovely for that, and is nut free, dairy free, soya free...all good stuff!
It does work out expensive though, because of the avocados and maple syrup, bu a treat! Here goes:
Oh, by the way, it's American, so recipe is in "cups" but I bought some from the supermarket, so...
1/4 cup pitted dates, soaked for 1/2 hour
1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
3/4 cup mashed ripe avocados (about 1 1/2 avocados)
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa or carob powder
1/4 cup water
Place the dates, maple syrup and vanilla in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the avocado and cocoa powder and process until creamy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the water and process briefly. Store in sealed container in fridge. It keeps for three days in the fridge, or two weeks in the freezer.
If you want you can make a biscuit base and make it into a sort of cheesecake type of thing. And add sliced strawberries on top.
Voila!