*Picture coming soon!
Wow, have I got a yummy treat for you! I was inspired by a chocolate terrine made with a secret ingredient (avocado) from Fressen, one of Toronto’s top vegan restaurants.
I know it sounds weird and you are probably suspicious and doubting how this could actually taste good, but believe me, your family will never know! Make sure they taste it before you spill the beans!
This is really fantastic and vegan – no eggs or dairy! I have seen variations on this idea from quite a few sources, both online and vegetarian/vegan cookbooks, but I have come up with my own version:
4 ripe avocadoes
1/4 c. agave nectar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 c. cocoa powder
1 400 ml can coconut milk (full fat baby!)
Put everything into a food processor, blend everything thoroughly; then chill for at least a couple of hours. A blender will work too, but you may need to add a bit more liquid, either water or some type of non-dairy milk, so it is not too thick to move around in the container and the resulting mousse may be less stiff once it cools in the fridge. Yeehaw, it tastes like the most decadent chocolate mousse but is actually really healthy – although pretty calorific!
I think I might try making it with 8 or 10 medjool dates instead of the agave nectar next time. I’ll let you know how it goes!
This fabulous dessert is absolutely delicious and chock full of protein, vitamins, antioxidants and good fats.
WARNING: This is very rich, so a little goes a long way and is very satisfying!
Comments 5
WOW! i will let you know when I make this because Im so going to! I was just talking the other day with a vegan friend about how hard it is to get a chocolate fix, you can only eat so many handfuls of carob chips and then motivation sinks in ! hahah
Mmm, mmmmm. I tried this and it made my tummy so satisfied. I advise you don't eat to much. Stay away from even 3 spoonfuls and it is really rich so that's why. Other than that yummy and good. Great way to incorporate health into cooking or should I say chocolate!
Thanks,
Austin (I'm a vegetarian almost going vegan)
http://www.bloggerman.tk
This is an excellent desert! So good and so healthy!
wow I am so emailing this recipe to my friend who's daughter is totally lactose intolerant.
By the way the booth we visited with the non dairy cookies did you retain their address and number? I lost mine.
Cindy
Can't wait to try this. I will definitely NOT tell my kids what's in it until after they try it.