Mousse Au Chocolove
Mousse Au Chocolove
"This chocolate mousse is the ultimate comfort food: It’s easy to digest and soothing to both body and mind, thanks to a silky texture and feel-good chemicals that boost endorphins and serotonin levels in the brain. Unlike classic mousse au chocolat, this version uses a (not-so) secret ingredient to obtain a creamy consistency: the astounding avocado! No need for cream or eggs; the avocado alone adds sultry smoothness, with the addition of dates, vanilla, cinnamon, and an optional superfood boost from carob and mesquite that accentuates the chocolate flavor without adding sugar." — Rebecca Leffler, author of Très Clean, Très Chic: Eat (and Live!) the New French Way with Plant-Based, Gluten-Free Recipes for Every Season
Servings
2
servings
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado
- 1 medjool date
- 1 very generous tablespoon raw cacao powder
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla powder or vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup nut milk (homemade or store-bought), coconut water, or water
- pinch of himalayan or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon mesquite powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon carob powder (optional)
Directions
- Halve, pit, and scoop out the flesh of the avocado. Soak the date in hot water until soft, then remove the pit and peel. Add all ingredients to a Vitamix (preferable) or food processor and blend until smooth. Add more liquid as needed.