Healthy, quick dessert? Yes, please! Try this healthy Queen of Quick chocolate mousse recipe with some added health benefits!
The avocados in this recipe provide healthy fats, and lots of nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, and folate. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, avocados have a cooling effect on the body with a sweet flavor and the ability to balance overall life force energy. This balancing act in the kitchen is a great way to include yin and yang cooking into your regular routine!
East Meets West Nutrition of Avocado
Chinese Nutrition
- Sweet flavor
- cooling effect on the body
- Tonifies blood and yin (balances life force energy)
- Harmonizes the liver
- Lubricates the lung and intestines
- Helps treat skin inflammation, constipation and anemia.
Western Nutrition
- Calories: 322
- Fat: 30 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Carbs: 17 grams
- Fiber: 14 grams
- Rich in many nutrients, including fiber and healthy fats
- Great for gut health
- Reduce risk of heart disease
- Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
- Promote healthy weight
Queen of Quick – Healthy Chocolate Mousse with Avocado and Cacao
Healthy, quick dessert? Yes, please! Try this healthy chocolate mousse recipe with some added health benefits!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/3 cacao powder or dark chocolate cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup almond milk
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- Splash vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- Any preferred berries
Instructions
- All ingredients except fruit
- Beat until well blended
- Serve in individual dessert cups or dish topped with chopped fruit
Notes
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