Chia Leah Avocado Cacao Mousse
Prep Time
5 minutes prep, 30 min refrigeration
Prep Notes
Our Avocado Cacao Mousse is a healthier dessert option, loaded with ingredients that promote wellness.
Chia seeds are full of fiber to keep you full longer, aids in digestion. Natural source of energy. High in Omega 3’s (heart healthy, anti-inflammatory & mood food).
Avocado contains both soluble & insoluble fiber which aid in digestion and improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Cherries are high in quercetin, an antioxidant that helps combat inflammation & acts as an antihistamine, and, contain melatonin which helps with insomnia.
Dates are “gentle” sweetener, less likely to cause indigestion & bloating, compared with processed sweeteners. They have fiber, Iron, Magnesium & B vitamins. 3 X potassium than bananas and are loaded with polyphenols, plant-based compounds that work as antioxidants.
Cacao Powder & Dark Chocolate (70% or higher) have flavonoids and antioxidants to fight disease and inflammation. No sugar.
Yields
2 servings
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado, pitted
1/2 cup frozen unsweetened cherries
2 T chia seed
2 T cocoa or cacao powder
1/4 cup milk or water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt
4 Medjool dates, pitted OR 1-2 T pure maple syrup OR combo
Directions
Place all the ingredients for the pudding in a blender and blend until the mixture is thick and creamy.
Divide between serving cups.
Cover and place in fridge for at least 1/2 hour, if not overnight.
Top with all natural whip cream, Tru Whip or coconut whipped cream, bright berries & dash cinnamon. For an additional treat, top with crumpled Chia Leah Superfood Dark Chocolate Bark.
To Make Homemade Whipped Cream:
1 can coconut milk, chilled in fridge overnight
1 T raw honey
Take coconut milk can out of fridge and scoop out the hardened cream layer from the top, leaving the liquid behind. Place cream in small bowl with honey and whip until light and fluffy.