I learned this recipe when I took a raw cooking class. To me, it was the highlight of the class, as I could not believe that avocado could become chocolate. I later tested this intriguing recipe with my in-laws who are not at all into this kind of “Alternative” eating. It was a success! of course, I did not tell them they were eating avocado with some cacao powder. I just served it with berries and smiled. They kept getting seconds and commenting on the texture and how delicious it was. With that said, it is also a success with children. They will get all those good fats of the rich taste in avocado.
PREP: 20 MINS – COOK: 40 MINS – YIELD: 6 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Large ripe avocados
- 5 Tablespoons of cacao powder (organic)
- 1 Teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup (or Honey)
- A pinch of Himalayan pink salt
- 1/4 cup of water (or almond/coconut milk)
preparation
Mix all ingredients in blender or food processor until consistency looks equally brown. Serve with berries or mango, garnish with mint. For left overs you can refrigerate for 2 days, but I doubt you will have any left.
As for using water or milk, I personally prefer water because it gives it a more “dark chocolate” consistency. The milk will make the cacao flavor smoother and thus the flavor of your mousse will be more of a milky chocolate.
Benefits of Avocado:
- It contains a variety of nutrients, the most important being vitamin K, vitamin C, Folate, Potassium, vitamin B5 and B6, vitamin E
- It has small amounts of Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorous, Vitamin A, B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin) and B3 (Niacin)
- 160 calories, 2 grams of protein and 15 grams of healthy fats. Although it contains 9 grams of carbs, 7 of those are fiber so there are only 2 “net” carbs, making this a low-carb friendly plant food
- They do not have any cholesterol or sodium and are high in saturated fats, which give us energy
Reference: https://authoritynutrition.com
