Raw Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate, affectionately called food of the Gods, comes from a tree in the jungle called a cacao tree. Beautiful yellow/green pods hang from the tree’s trunk and branches. When cut open, the edible, fibrous white pulp is sought after by the people native to the area. Embedded in the pulp are dark purple seeds that after being dried and processed, become “chocolate beans”. When eating a raw food diet and creating raw food recipes, we are not interested in the processed chocolate that has lost many of its nutrients, we are interested in chocolate in it’s raw form, cacao.
Why? Cacao has a high level of antioxidants,and is an excellent source of dietary fiber. Cacao is known to be one of the highest dietary sources of magnesium, and contains an impressively high iron content. It also has many other essential minerals in significant quantities. Cacao is also a source of serotonin, dopamine and phenylethylamine, which are said to help alleviate depression and increase feelings of well-being. Cacao also contains anandamide which delivers feelings of bliss and B vitamins, which are essential to brain health.
As you enjoy this chocolate mousse, made with cacao and other healthy ingredients, know that you are not only experiencing bliss on your palate, but also are doing your brain, body and attitude a favor.
Chocolate Mousse
- 3/4 cup dates, soaked until very soft with pits removed
- 2 avocados
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 3/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- In food processor or blender, combine all ingredients and blend or process until smooth.
- Refrigerate, then enjoy.
bmk wrote on September 18, 2009
I’m looking forward to making this recipe. I forwarded it to my mother-in-law who made it today and gave it rave reviews!
m wrote on September 17, 2009
This looks amazing and delicious – I’ve never experimented with raw cooking but this really looks like a good starting point. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Jessica wrote on September 16, 2009
This looks so amazing and simple, which I like! I love the star shapped bowl you put the mousse in. Looks very Christmas-y!
Koko wrote on September 15, 2009
Mmm, I bet this is delicious!!
Aj wrote on July 15, 2009
Hello there! wow, your website is great, and this recipe looks heavenly! But I must ask… what is almond BUTTER!?!? thanks in advance! 🙂
Susan wrote on July 15, 2009
It is like peanut butter, only made from almonds, not peanuts. You can make your own or buy it.
Jessie wrote on February 25, 2009
I just made this and it is fantastic! I added some meat from a young coconut and topped with fresh berries–great additions. I’ll definitely make this again.
Heather wrote on February 13, 2009
That looks too good to be true! I would love to try this one! So easy, too!
Veroniqque wrote on February 10, 2009
That looks delicious!
Studentoflife wrote on February 10, 2009
Thanks for the excellent description. I just learned a bunch! It looks incredible!