Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Prep Time:
5 - 10 minutes
Prep Notes:
This is perfect for when you have a sweet craving, or need a healthy, yet rich dessert to share. It is also a great way to use up multiple ripe avocados.
"Cooking" Time:
10 minutes.
Yields:
Enough filling for one pie, or 2-4 single servings
Ingredients:
3 - 4 ripe avocados
raw cacao or cocoa powder
1 ripe banana (optional)
honey or agave syrup
1 - 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract (optional)
water or nut milk of choice
Prep Time:
5 - 10 minutes
Prep Notes:
This is perfect for when you have a sweet craving, or need a healthy, yet rich dessert to share. It is also a great way to use up multiple ripe avocados.
"Cooking" Time:
10 minutes.
Yields:
Enough filling for one pie, or 2-4 single servings
Ingredients:
3 - 4 ripe avocados
raw cacao or cocoa powder
1 ripe banana (optional)
honey or agave syrup
1 - 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract (optional)
water or nut milk of choice
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Directions:
Pit your avocados and spoon the flesh into your blender or food processor.
Add a half or whole ripe banana (this adds sweetness and flavor, so if you want it to be more mild, use only half).
Add a spoonful of honey or agave and the vanilla extract, if using.
Add 3 - 4 tablespoons of cacao/cocoa powder
Add 2 tablespoons of water or nut milk.
Pulse the blender a few times to combine the ingredients. You will need to scrape the sides and maybe add more liquid - no more than a tablespoon at a time (you don't want it to be too thin!)
Add additional cacao/cocoa until you have the desired flavor and color.
And voila! It is now ready for a parfait glass, layered with berries, yogurt, and granola. Or, pour into a ready made pie crust and top with berries and a non-dairy whipped cream. It is also really great on its own, so no pressure to pile on the toppings.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Pit your avocados and spoon the flesh into your blender or food processor.
Add a half or whole ripe banana (this adds sweetness and flavor, so if you want it to be more mild, use only half).
Add a spoonful of honey or agave and the vanilla extract, if using.
Add 3 - 4 tablespoons of cacao/cocoa powder
Add 2 tablespoons of water or nut milk.
Pulse the blender a few times to combine the ingredients. You will need to scrape the sides and maybe add more liquid - no more than a tablespoon at a time (you don't want it to be too thin!)
Add additional cacao/cocoa until you have the desired flavor and color.
And voila! It is now ready for a parfait glass, layered with berries, yogurt, and granola. Or, pour into a ready made pie crust and top with berries and a non-dairy whipped cream. It is also really great on its own, so no pressure to pile on the toppings.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes:
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and versatility. You can make any flavored mousse using fruits (we had a passion fruit version at Anamaya Resort on more than one occasion and it was delicious). You can also flavor with juices and teas. Simply brew half a cup of your favorite tea and add the concentrated liquid to your blender instead of the water or nut milk. Our beautiful and talented chefs were a highlight of my time in Costa Rica. A constant source of inspiration.
The possibilities are endless and people will be amazed to know this dessert is clean and healthy (not to mention, raw and vegan). The texture and flavor is just as good, if not better, than your average supermarket dessert. Have fun using this as a base to recreate your favorite sweet treats.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and versatility. You can make any flavored mousse using fruits (we had a passion fruit version at Anamaya Resort on more than one occasion and it was delicious). You can also flavor with juices and teas. Simply brew half a cup of your favorite tea and add the concentrated liquid to your blender instead of the water or nut milk. Our beautiful and talented chefs were a highlight of my time in Costa Rica. A constant source of inspiration.
The possibilities are endless and people will be amazed to know this dessert is clean and healthy (not to mention, raw and vegan). The texture and flavor is just as good, if not better, than your average supermarket dessert. Have fun using this as a base to recreate your favorite sweet treats.
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As part of our #nosugaradded January, we made this with soy whipped cream and Annie's Bunnies Graham Crackers. Mr. Foodie went for extra grahams, whip, and shredded coconut, while strawberries were my top choice. It was so great! I felt like a little kid with a big ice cream sundae. This will definitely be happening again soon.
Making dessert at home is the best way to save money and save yourself from processed sugars, fats, oils, preservatives, stabilizers, artificial colors, and other nasties.
Want to add in even more nutrition? A packet of Aloha Daily Good Greens Chocolate Cacao is where its at! Simply add one packet to the blender along with the other ingredients. Feeding your body well never tasted so good.
Making dessert at home is the best way to save money and save yourself from processed sugars, fats, oils, preservatives, stabilizers, artificial colors, and other nasties.
Want to add in even more nutrition? A packet of Aloha Daily Good Greens Chocolate Cacao is where its at! Simply add one packet to the blender along with the other ingredients. Feeding your body well never tasted so good.
