Creamy, vegan, chocolate—three words that make my heart flutter! This recipe came my way courtesy of ALOHA (don’t you love it when companies include sample recipes with orders?). In the past, I’ve made something similar with avocado, but never with dates. I’m not crazy about dates plain, but pureed into a drink, they’re actually good. The only change I made was to add honey; I found it needed an extra kick.

To make Vegan Chocolate Mousse, you will need:

• 1/4 Cup coconut butter
• 1/4 Cup almond or cashew milk
• 2 Pitted dates
• 1 Serving ALOHA Chocolate Protein
• 1 Packet ALOHA Daily Good Chocolate  
• 1/2 Tsp honey
• 1 Tsp vanilla extract

Soak the dates in hot water for a minute until soft. Adding liquids first, combine all  ingredients in a blender until smooth.

I find the mix of sweet + protein to be extra rich and satisfying—perfect for a much-needed afternoon pick-me-up snack!