Recipe Description:
2013 Registered Dietitian Recipe Contest Entry.
“Acidic lime juice and sugar both help keep avocado from oxidizing and turning brown. This mousse will stay green for DAYS!” Recipe courtesy of Elana of Philadelphia, PA.
This recipe was submitted by an avocado fan and has not been tested by the Hass Avocado Board.
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Ingredients:
- 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
- 3 limes, juiced, zested
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup (may have to adjust to taste)
- dash of salt
Instructions:
- Place the avocado in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. If you don't have a food processor or a blender, feel free to go at it with a fork, it will just take a little longer.
- Add the juice, lime zest, vanilla, honey, and salt. Mix to combine. Adjust the honey or agave syrup as desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (121g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 11g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 8% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 7g | - | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 80mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 26g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars 18g | - | |
| Includes 17g Added Sugars | 35% | |
| Protein 2g | - | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 14mg | 2% | |
| Iron 0.52mg | 2% | |
| Potassium 403mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A 6mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C 15mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E 2mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K 16mcg | 15% | |
| Thiamin 0.06mg | 4% | |
| Riboflavin 0.11mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 2mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.21mg | 10% | |
| Folate 63mcg DFE | 15% | |
| (0mcg folic acid) | - | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 1mg | 20% | |
| Choline 12mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus 43mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium 24mg | 6% | |
| Zinc 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Selenium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Copper 0.16mg | 15% | |
| Manganese 0.13mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
