Saturday, January 10, 2015

SUPERFOOD CHOCOLATE MOUSSE!


You'd never guess this gorgeous silky mousse is made from... avocados!! It's so nourishing and energising that you can have it for any meal of the day, even as a snack.

Superfood Chocolate Mousse!
makes: 2 servings

- 1 medium (or 2 small) ripe avocados 
- 1/4 cup raw cacao powder, or more to taste (use regular unsweetened cocoa powder if you don't have raw cacao)

- 5 dates, pitted and roughly chopped

- 1/4 cup orange juice (or water)

- 1 tsp. natural vanilla extract or pure vanilla bean powder (optional)
- A pinch of sea salt

- Honey or maple syrup (if required, to adjust sweetness)

Topping Ideas
Toasted coconut, shaved dark chocolate, fruits, nuts, granola, etc.

  1. Soak the dates in the orange juice for 10-15 minutes to soften. In a blender, add the avocado flesh, dates, juice, salt, cacao powder, and vanilla if using. Blend until smooth. You will most likely need to scrape down the sides of the blender jar a few times. 
  2. Taste and adjust cacao and sweetness to taste. Serve immediately with toppings of choice. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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