I was flicking through Delicious magazine the other day and I saw a vegan recipe for chocolate mousse made on fruit. Now, it calls for raw cacao powder and honestly I was going to use it BUT when I went to the local health food store, a packet was going to cost me a mortgage payment. So normal Dutch cocoa powder it is.
I have varied the recipe a wee bit, as the original recipe has no sweetener at all, but I really felt it needed something. I also doubled the amount of coconut cream as it was very thick, and needed to be thinned out a bit. As my sister said with a twinkle in her eye, this would be really great with a bit of sugar and a whorl of cream on top :=)
Serves 4
ingredients:
2 very ripe bananas, chopped
2 ripe avocadoes, chopped
2 tbs hazelnut butter (or nut butter of your choice)
1/2 cup (40g.) of cocoa/cacao powder, raw or otherwise
4 tbs coconut cream or milk (chilled)
2-3 tbs rice bran syrup or maple syrup
a pinch of sea salt flakes
1/4 cup (30g.) cacao nibs
250g. berries of your choice - I used raspberries
Method:
Everything bar the cacao nibs and berries goes into a blender and you whizz it till smooth
Pour into a serving dish or tea cups
Chill for a couple of hours
Throw on the nibs and berries
Tips:
Add more syrup if you like it sweeter
And more coconut cream/milk if you think it is too thick
I am thinking you could even go ahead with just one banana not 2! And maybe try a bit of vanilla extract or cinnamon
I suggest using a bit less cocoa if you use Dutch cocoa rather than raw cacao powder as it is very dark and very strong - maybe 30g.
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| ingredients gathered |
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| getting ready to whizz |
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| nearly whizzed up! |
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| pop in the fridge for a couple of hours |
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| decorate and eat |
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| carry to your hungry guests - hey my shirt matches the berries :=) |
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| my cocoa powder foodle |
So how was it in the end Sherry? There's a lot of fruit in it!
ReplyDeleteit went down very well with the guests lorraine. not being a banana lover it was a teeny bit too much for me but i could still appreciate the smoothness and the chocolate taste.
DeleteLooks so yummy Sherry. Love those berries with it...really pops with colour :)
ReplyDeleteisn't it pretty? and it tasted pretty good too.
DeleteThat looks delicious. I would never think to put avocado in it!
ReplyDeleteThat's all the rage here:)
Deleteomg this sounds to tasty and is healthy too, win win x
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah
DeleteYep tasty and healthy! Great stuff.
Avocados used for their natural oil are an interesting idea for those who are avoiding processed oils, but I've never been completely convinced that this creates a more healthful result. Like you, I'm not a banana lover, so this one's not for me!
ReplyDeletebest... maefood.blogspot.com
Avocado oil is good for you!:)
DeleteThis looks amazing but I remain unconvinced that avocados should be used in sweet recipes. They are just too yummy on their own. A good dollop of sweet icecream and sweeter berries is probably where I would be hunting out my extra sweetness for this desert. Love your Qld footwear too ;)
ReplyDeleteoh thanks stella. yes it was (and is) a hot night so bare feet are the go.:) it was a nice dessert but i have to admit i prefer cream and eggs and sugar.
DeleteI'm going to have to try this!!!!
ReplyDeleteYep it’s pretty good stuff Jennifer:) and good for you.
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