Valentine’s Day is just a few days away, which leaves many of us (including myself) trying to come up with the last minute ideas for how to impress our other half.

Luckily, I had chocolate craving the other day and came up with this amazing creamy dairy and gluten free vegan healthy all-natural and raw chocolate mousse recipe! It only takes a few ingredients (if you would like to keep it simple), and takes 5 minutes at most! When I tried it I could hardly notice the difference between this raw natural alternative and commercial chocolate mousses I used to try before. Moreover, it was well received by Gary – a true chocolate and dessert expert. Hence, I would say that it is a highly successful easy dish that is quick to make, healthy, impressive, and, most importantly, tasty! What else could you wish for? 😉

Chocolate has many health benefits – especially when made using natural organic ingredients! In this case, chocolate desserts can be enjoyed guilt-free (in moderation) with a possibility of gaining a few benefits of consuming chocolate.

Here are just some of the benefits

of consuming dark chocolate:

• rich in nutrients and minerals such as iron, magnesium, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, and antioxidants (read more here)
• helps cardiovascular health 
• reduced cholesterol
• good for skin health
• can help loose weight
• can help diabetes
• good for the brain

Read more about health benefits of consuming chocolate here.

Preparation Time: 5min

Ingredients: 

• 4 tbs of raw cacao powder (I use this one)
• 1 large ripe avocado
• 1 large ripe banana (or 2 if you want it sweeter/tasting like banana)
• a pinch of pink Himalayan salt (I use this one) or sea salt
• 2 tbs (or more if you want it sweeter) of any plant-based syrup (I use this maple and agave syrup; you can also use raw honey – I use this one).
• 3 tbs of raw coconut oil (I use this one)

Optional:

• a tiny bit of raw plant-based milk if you want to make it more running
• a pinch of maca powder (I use this one)
• vanilla extract (I use this one), or vanilla powder
• a handful of blueberries or other berries (for decoration)
• zest of 1 orange (for decoration)
• cacao nibs for decoration (I use these ones)

You will also need:

• a high speed blender, food processor, or just a bowl and a fork if you don’t have those available
• 2 dessert plates/small bowls/glasses

Preparation Method:

• wash and cut avocado in half. Remove the seed, scoop out the flesh with a spoon and put it into a blender/food processor, or a bowl if you don’t have a blender/food processor
• wash a banana (or bananas if you are using more than one). Peel and cut it. Place the cut pieces in a blender, food processor, or a bowl
• optional: if you are not using a blender of food processor, I would recommend to mash your banana(s) with avocado using a fork at this point until smooth
• add coconut oil (mash it with avocado and banana if not using a blender/food processor)
• add cocoa powder (mix together with banana, coconut oil and avocado if not using a blender/food processor)
• add salt, syrup/honey. You can also add vanilla powder/extract, maca powder, plant-based raw milk (if you want it more running), or any other ingredients you would like to use
• mix it all together if not using a blender/food processor, or blend it if using food processor/blender until smooth
• serve into two glasses/bowls/dessert plates
• decorate as needed

Tips:

• you can also make a chocolate mousse ice cream by using frozen peeled bananas in place of fresh bananas, or by putting your mousse in the fridge or freezer for a couple of hours
• use fully ripe speckled bananas for a sweeter taste
• if you use more plant-based milk, you can transform this recipe into a tasty healthy raw vegan chocolate-banana milkshake (best if you can use frozen peeled bananas)
• for a creamier taste, try using plant-based cream instead of plant-based milk

Have you tried raw desserts before? What was your experience? We would love to hear your thoughts!