FEELIN'GOOD
02-27-2005, 02:38 PM
Hi all- I made this yesterday and it was awesome! Very creamy and smooth like mousse! And the flavor was great- the color was a little funny, but the taste made up for it :D This recipe is from:
http://www.voiceyourself.com/09_dakinekitchen/09_easy.php
3 avocados
1/2-cup maple syrup
or 1-1/4 cup soft dates (as an alternative sweetener)
2-4 tablespoons organic evaporated cane juice* (optional- for a sweeter tooth) I used 2 tablespoons agave syrup
1-tablespoon non-alcohol vanilla extract
1-1/2 tablespoon cold-pressed coconut butter or olive oil (I recommend Omega Nutrition coconut butter as it does not smell or taste like coconut- which interferes with the fine flavor of chocolate)
3/4-cup raw carob powder
4 tablespoons organic cocoa powder (add a touch more for "darker" chocolate- I adore dark chocolate)
If raw carob is not available, use a total of 2/3-cup coca (as cocoa has a much stronger flavor than carob), adding more to taste
1-pint raspberries or sliced strawberries
Fresh mint leaves
*An unrefined, organic "raw sugar"- produced by a company called Wholesome Foods- available in most health food and natural food stores
TECHNIQUE
If you are using dates:
pit the dates and cover with fresh water to soften for 5-15 minutes
In a food processor:
Blend avocados (scooped out of the skin without the pit!), with sweet ingredients, vanilla and coconut butter or olive oil until smooth.
Spoon in carob and cocoa powder and blend until creamy.
Layer with fresh berries in a wine or martini glass and top with fresh mint leaves. This mousse will stay fresh in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Enjoy :D
~Melissa~
http://www.voiceyourself.com/09_dakinekitchen/09_easy.php
3 avocados
1/2-cup maple syrup
or 1-1/4 cup soft dates (as an alternative sweetener)
2-4 tablespoons organic evaporated cane juice* (optional- for a sweeter tooth) I used 2 tablespoons agave syrup
1-tablespoon non-alcohol vanilla extract
1-1/2 tablespoon cold-pressed coconut butter or olive oil (I recommend Omega Nutrition coconut butter as it does not smell or taste like coconut- which interferes with the fine flavor of chocolate)
3/4-cup raw carob powder
4 tablespoons organic cocoa powder (add a touch more for "darker" chocolate- I adore dark chocolate)
If raw carob is not available, use a total of 2/3-cup coca (as cocoa has a much stronger flavor than carob), adding more to taste
1-pint raspberries or sliced strawberries
Fresh mint leaves
*An unrefined, organic "raw sugar"- produced by a company called Wholesome Foods- available in most health food and natural food stores
TECHNIQUE
If you are using dates:
pit the dates and cover with fresh water to soften for 5-15 minutes
In a food processor:
Blend avocados (scooped out of the skin without the pit!), with sweet ingredients, vanilla and coconut butter or olive oil until smooth.
Spoon in carob and cocoa powder and blend until creamy.
Layer with fresh berries in a wine or martini glass and top with fresh mint leaves. This mousse will stay fresh in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Enjoy :D
~Melissa~