Thankfully Sweet
The holiday season officially kicks off in just a few day with Thanksgiving—a time for families to gather and share their favorite traditional dishes. While dessert isn't always my favorite part of the meal, I love experimenting with ways to create gluten- and dairy-free options. This week, I played around with a few simple ingredients and came up with a fun, versatile treat that's perfect as a snack or a delicious pairing with classics like pumpkin or apple pie. Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan Ingredients (choose organic and locally sourced when available) 3 large sweet potatoes 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons vanilla extract pinch of salt 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder (My favorites are Amy Myers MD and Truvani ) 2 tablespoons milk (I used cashew but whatever you prefer will work) Optional seasoning add in: pumpkin spice Optional toppings: chocolate chips, dried coconut flakes, whipped cream, fruit Instructions Wash ...