I had some avocados that were on their way out, so what is a girl to do? Make raw chocolate mousse! A reader really wanted me to share the recipe, so here it is! And it’s so easy to make! Happy Friday!
This is a chocolaty dessert that you don’t have to feel guilty for eating! Avocados make the base for this mousse instead of heart clogging butter, cream, and eggs. We use raw cacao, which is chocolate in its natural unprocessed state.
Ingredients
- 12 dates, soaked for 2 hours and pitted, or 1 cup maple syrup
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted
- 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla flavor
- Pinch of sea salt
- 5 strawberries, sliced
Preparation
First blend dates in a food processor until they become a paste, adding a touch of the soaking water if necessary. Scoop out avocado meat with a spoon and add with the rest of the ingredients to the food processor, except the berries. Blend until smooth. Be sure to scrap the edges of the bowl a few times to incorporate everything. Taste and add maple syrup if you want it sweeter.
Serve in a martini glass with sliced strawberries on top.
http://theblissfulchef.com/2010/05/heavenly-raw-chocolate-mousse/
Friday, May 21, 2010 - 3:17 am
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Friday, May 21, 2010 - 4:54 am
Thank you for sharing your recipe! I think I will try this tonight…
Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 2:58 pm
Awesome Andrea! You’ll love it, Mmmm…
Friday, May 21, 2010 - 5:56 am
I’m making this. Right now! I have two avocados that have been begging to be used. Off to soak dates- thank you!
Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 2:58 pm
Keri, how did it turn out?
Friday, May 21, 2010 - 3:04 pm
Thanks for sharing! I’ll definitely be trying this out over the weekend!
Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 2:57 pm
Haley, you are going to love it!
Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 4:53 am
Darn it, I just ate my last avocado
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Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 2:57 pm
Oh no Krista! Bookmark this page so you can make it next time!
Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 3:45 pm
this was so good and my 18 month old loved it! I did add a frozen banana though, because i wanted it a bit sweeter and didn’t have maple syrup.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - 3:17 am
That sounds perfect! Glad it’s kid-friendly
Monday, May 31, 2010 - 2:00 pm
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - 2:21 pm
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Monday, June 7, 2010 - 10:34 am
[...] I love raw vegan desserts because they are made with wholesome ingredients and they are so rich that I only need a little to be satisfied. If I eat baked desserts, like Uncle Eddies cookies for instance, I can literally eat the whole bag in one sitting. I love raw chocolate, Earth Cafe pies, and my Heavenly Raw Chocolate Mousse. [...]
Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 3:30 pm
[...] I love raw vegan desserts because they are made with wholesome ingredients and they are so rich that I only need a little to be satisfied. If I eat baked desserts, like Uncle Eddies cookies for instance, I can literally eat the whole bag in one sitting. I love raw chocolate, Earth Cafe pies, and my Heavenly Raw Chocolate Mousse. [...]
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 4:56 am
Is this just for one serving? Wish your recipes had nutritional stats.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 5:48 am
This makes 2 servings, if you wanted to share. I don’t do nutritional stats and I never will. When you eat the Blissful Bites way you do not need to count calories. I’m not a fan of counting calories and I hope people will move away from that and just eat a whole foods plant-based diet. Avocado is a good whole food fat and this is a dessert, so it’s a treat.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 4:58 am
No decent strawberries this time of year.
Would some thawed dark sweet cherries do? Mmm… chocolate-covered cherries…
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 5:46 am
This is definitely a summer time dish with the strawberries. Cherries would be delish! Go for it!
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 7:03 am
[...] powder) the almond taste predominates. It’s okay, but I would also be curious to try this recipe instead (minus the dates). Or maybe even this raw chocolate [...]
Friday, March 16, 2012 - 9:35 pm
thank you this is so YUM! so simple and delicious and easy to adapt to various tastes. i've made this twice so far. wonderful!
Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 11:37 am
Sure thing! Glad you enjoyed it!
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 12:22 pm
Anyone know if this can be refrigerated and for how long?
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 10:51 pm
Yes it can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.