Raw Chocolate Mousse

September 2, 2016
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You know those times it seems you can’t ever catch a break? That’s been me the last month. In the span of just a few weeks I managed to come down with a sinus infection, chip a tooth and throw out my neck (all unrelated events, surprisingly). Talk about bad luck.

I think I deserve a treat. Sometimes you just have to treat yo-self. I know just the thing…

When I first started out as a vegan chef, I worked at a restaurant that served a rich, creamy and decadent mousse made of avocado and raw cacao. This stuff was perfection. Here’s the version I like to make at home.

Raw Chocolate Mousse

Vegan, Raw, Gluten-free, Refined Sugar-free

Serves 2

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium ripe avocados
  • 1 banana
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk (almond, cashew, hemp or coconut)
  • 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon cacao nibs (optional topping)

Directions:

  1. Place all ingredients in a high speed blender. Blend until creamy and smooth.
  2. Spoon into a bowl and garnish with toppings of your choice.

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I’ll see you back here next week with new content! Have a lovely holiday weekend!

 

Photo credit: my sister, Jenny Norris.

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