Dr. Madhu Swamy, Naturopathic Doctor

If you have avocado and lemon at home, make this easy and delicious dessert.

Avocado Lemon Mousse

Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh berries or mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Avocados:
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.

2. Add Lemon and Sweetener:
- Add the fresh lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the blender with the avocado.

3. Blend Until Smooth:
- Blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure everything is well combined.

4. Taste and Adjust:
- Taste the mousse and adjust the sweetness or lemon juice to your liking. Blend again if necessary.

5. Chill the Mousse:
- Transfer the avocado lemon mousse into serving bowls or glasses. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the mousse to firm up slightly.

6. Serve:
- Serve the mousse chilled, garnished with fresh berries or mint leaves if desired.

Tips:
- Ripeness: Make sure the avocados are ripe for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Sweetness: Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup based on your preference for sweetness. You can also use a sugar substitute if desired.
- Texture: For an even smoother texture, you can pass the blended mousse through a fine-mesh sieve before chilling.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The mousse may darken slightly but will still be delicious.

This Avocado Lemon Mousse is a refreshing and healthy dessert that's easy to make with just a few ingredients. Enjoy the creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors for a delightful treat!

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LET THEM

Let them argue
let them fight
let them think
they are right

let them gossip
let them rage
let them build
themselves a cage

let them judge
let them talk
let them walk
the way they walk

let them laugh
behind your back
they cannot push you
from your track

let them steal
each other’s joy
let them silence
virtue’s voice

let them wrestle
for the throne
let them pick flesh
from their bones

but of all
you let them do
do not let them
alter you

keep your focus
on the sky
and all the beauty
you pass by

stay within
your well-built walls
and answer only
worthy calls

let them lie
if they must
it’s yourself
you need to trust.


Donna Ashworth
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