My favourite section of the grocery store is the discounted area where they sell cheap fruit because it’s “too ripe” (whatever that means). I got 6 avocados for $2!!! Best day.  Ripe fruit can sometimes be healthier than when it’s just picked, such as bananas offering more cancer-fighting properties when they become more brown. Avocados tend to become more rich and flavourful the darker they become. Ripe avocados are perfect for this recipe as it brings out a richness to the chocolate.

This recipe is so rich and creamy you would have no idea its raw vegan. I’m obsessed!! Please try it out and enjoy!

Ingredients (makes 3 servings)

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup almond milk 
• 5 tbsp maple syrup 
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

1. Add all ingnredients to blender and blend on high for 1 minute. 
2. Garnish with shaved dark chocolate and almond slivers.