An Afternoon Avocado

A sweet snack to spark some healthy energy in any one, any afternoon, any day.  Cut open a ripe avocado, and spoon fruit from skin into a small bowl.  Add a splash of lime juice, and mash well with the back of a fork. Next add a sizable dollop (to taste) of maple or agave syrup, and 2 teaspoons of raw cacao powder, mixing thoroughly.  A delightful dip for sweet crackers, vegetable chips, or simply -- a mousse to eat with a spoon.  For a colorful variation, divide fruit into two portions: flavor one half with agave and peppermint essence, and the other with cacao and agave.  Gently stir together for a lovely marbled effect, and serve with apple and pear slices for dipping.