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Raw Chocolate Mousse recipe

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RAW CHOCOLATE  MOUSSE RECIPE 

My husband, a Canadian chocoholic could not be fooled that this was similar to your every day heavy cream-chocolate-egg and butter mousse.  I, on the other hand much prefer this lighter healthier version.  I am sure my daughter thinks she is eating real chocolate mousse! I experimented two different versions of this raw mousse recipe using mashed banana and avocado independently. It was hard to decide which one we preferred. The avocado added such creaminess and banana such sweetness. In the end, I decided to add them both! I have also used a combination of coco and cacao powder, as I did not wish to compensate for the bitterness of cacao powder by adding even more maple syrup. Overall, it is an excellent way of getting more potassium into your day and contains all the added benefits of heart-healthy mono unsaturated fatty acids. A perfect family dessert! 

Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 ripe banana mashed
avocado mashed
1/2 cup (80 g) dates pitted
125 ml chilled coconut cream or use the top of a can of full fat coconut milk
1 tbsp coco powder
2 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 tbsp chia seeds
3-4 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla essence
¼ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
Handful of nuts of your choice

Method:
Place the coconut cream/milk in the fridge overnight. Soak dates in a bowl with water- enough to cover the dates completely.
When ready to make the mousse, drain the dates into a large bowl and combine all the other ingredients. Blend until smooth. Spoon the mousse into teacups or small ramekins. Place in the fridge overnight to set.
Use a pestle and mortal to bash the nuts of your choice (or throw into a blender). I used green pistachios nuts- their vibrant green colour looks fantastic against the dark chocolate. 

Keeps in the fridge for 2-3 days.







Total time (prep and cooking): 10 minutes plus 12 hours to set.

Suitable for: Gluten/dairy free, vegetarian, vegan, and egg free.
Other meal ideas: Use as a healthy chocolate spread.
Delicious served with berries too. 

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