Today, we have a recipe that I like to think of as healthy in a 'big picture' sense. On the one hand, it's a dessert, and it has avocado (so, you know, fat), and it looks quite decadent. If you're counting calories, it's going to have more than a diet, artificially sweetened, gelatin containing mousse tub. On the other hand, it is full of natural ingredients, is made from whole foods (and mostly fruit), is vegan and high raw, and is the sort of food you can eat a moderate serve of and feel very satisfied from.
Of course, I'm not posting this because of any of those possible health benefits. I am posting this because it tastes good and it's easy to make. And for those of you who don't like carob? Just substitute in cocoa. I nearly made carob and cocoa versions for myself, just so I could try both options. Given that I didn't - please let me know if you try a chocolate option. I'd love an excuse to make this again with that variation!
Raspberry carob mousse
You can make this and sit down to enjoy it in under 10 minutes.
Vegan and high raw.
Makes 2 to 3 serves.
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Ingredients
You can make this and sit down to enjoy it in under 10 minutes.
Vegan and high raw.
Makes 2 to 3 serves.
Print recipe
Ingredients
2 small avocados (mine weighed about 120g each with skin and stone)
2 cups frozen raspberries (fresh would also be fine, of course)
1/2 cup carob powder (or cocoa powder)
1 tsp vanilla
1 - 2 tbsp liquid sweetener (agave / maple syrup), optional and to taste
1 tsp vanilla
1 - 2 tbsp liquid sweetener (agave / maple syrup), optional and to taste
Method
Place everything in a food processor, and process until smooth.
Chill before eating, or just eat straight away.
I'm sending this to Ricki's Wellness Weekend for this week, Healthy Vegan Friday #49, and 5 Ingredient Mondays.
For a random non-food question - what are you up to this weekend?
sounds delicious - not at all the weather for such desserts here but I think this summer must be my summer of chocolate avocado mousse. It just sounds so good
ReplyDeleteStill working on the drop down menus (links gone haywire but will get there) - ho hum
I have a tendency to eat summer desserts in winter in front of the heat. It's terrible for the environment, but rather a wonderful experience for me! With that said, it's somehow already halfway through winter, so there's not too long to wait if you hold off for summer.
DeleteMmm, I've never made avocado chocolate pudding with raspberries before, that sounds awesome! As for the weekend question, booked solid! Which is awesome, since I'm only here for another month before moving, and I want to get in as much friend time as possible. :)
ReplyDeleteBooked solid sounds excellent in that case :-) And I definitely recommend this twist on standard chocolate avocado mousse!
DeleteOkay, this girl is going to need more sweetener than that, but otherwise, AWESOMESAUCE.
ReplyDeleteMore sweetener for you of the 90% cocoa chocolate?! Mind you, if I'd made this with cocoa I think I'd have needed more sweetener too. With carob I found it spot on, but modifications to taste are one of the benefits of this kind of mix :)
DeleteYum, this sounds lovely. Those diet gelatinous things are gross.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I once thought of them as edible.
DeleteAhhh I just checked out your last post and we're pretty much in the same spot in the US, as I'm sure you know. I personally don't think there's any good fix for the older generations, but we do need to start changing things for the kids!
ReplyDeleteLove the sound of this mousse! I'd take this over one of those weird diet artificial things any day!
Changing things for the children has to be where we go - if we fail this next generation we are really doing terribly! I do worry that we're going to though :S
DeleteI'm glad you like the look of this :-)
Yum this sounds so good! I've been meaning to try a chocolate mousse recipe using avocado for ages.
ReplyDeleteI've never looked back since my first foray into chocolate avocado combinations - I highly recommend the mix!
DeleteI've heard of Chocolate avocado mousse, but I've not yet tried it. This certainly does look creamy and delicious!
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend it Kari! I don't even like avocado plain but I love it when combined with chocolate ;)
DeleteThat's a lovely looking mousse, Kari. I think chocolate and raspberries go so well together. I normally never make mousse or order it at restaurants because I find it so rich. I think this mousse would be perfect for me xx
ReplyDeleteI loved 'proper' mousse as a child but these days am put off by the amazing number of eggs that commercial versions contain! This version is simpler and easier - I hope you enjoy it if you give it a go.
DeleteYuuuummmmm! I love the original and can't wait to try this one :) Thanks so much Kari!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it appeals Claire!
DeleteI love chocolate avocado mousse, and now with raspberries! What a great idea to add in bright, tangy fruit. :)
ReplyDeleteI thought so, so it's nice that others agree!
DeleteLove this mousse Kari! Raspberries and carob are such a stunning combination. I'm going to feature it on HVF this week :) Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Gabby!
DeleteThis sounds so delicious! I have a huge bag of carob I've been trying to use up before I move, so I'm glad to find carob recipes! : )
ReplyDeleteExcellent!
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