CALLING ALL CHOCOLATE LOVERS!
Studies show raw chocolate as being the number one source of magnesium, as well as the number one source of antioxidants of any whole food. And, it contains phenylethylamine (PEA) — this is what our brains secrete when we fall in love. Need I say more?
Here are a couple of EASY Raw Vegan Chocolate recipes to enjoy!
Yield 2-2 1/2 cups
1/3 cup water (more if needed)
1/2-1 teaspoon almond extract* (optional)
3/4 cup raw agave nectar
3/4 cup raw chocolate powder or raw carob powder (or a mix of both!)
2 avocados, pitted and peeled
*You can use any extract flavoring. Have fun and make different kinds. One of my favorites is with peppermint extract. You can use lemon, vanilla, cherry, coffee, or any fun flavor.
Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and creamy. To make it extra delicious, chill your Creamy Chocolate Almond Mousse in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving. Enjoy!
I posted this recipe, along with some delicious spreads (seen in the picture) to go along with them on my blog.
Yield 1 tray (quantity depends on size you cut)
1 cup chia seeds
2 cups water
Juice of 1 orange
1 apple, cored & chopped
1/4 cup raw chocolate powder
2 tablespoons raw agave nectar
6 dates, pitted
dash Himalayan crystal salt
Soak your chia seeds for 30 minutes in a large bowl with 1 1/2 cups of the water. Blend the remaining ingredients (including the remaining 1/2 cup of water) together. Add the blended mixture to the bowl with soaked chia seeds and stir to mix. Break up any chia seed clumps with your rubber spatula or spoon. Let the mixture sit (as is) for 15-30 minutes.
Spread the mixture on a dehydrator tray lined with a non-stick paraflex sheet and score to desired size. (For a thinner cracker, divide between two trays.) Dehydrate at 135 degrees for 60 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 105 degrees and dehydrate another 6-8 hours. Flip crackers onto another tray without a paraflex sheet and peel off the paraflex sheet being used. Dehydrate another 6-10 hours, or until you reach your desired dryness.
These crackers are only subtly sweet in flavor. For extra sweetness, pair them with the peach jam recipe on my blog.
Here are a couple of EASY Raw Vegan Chocolate recipes to enjoy!
Yield 2-2 1/2 cups
1/3 cup water (more if needed)
1/2-1 teaspoon almond extract* (optional)
3/4 cup raw agave nectar
3/4 cup raw chocolate powder or raw carob powder (or a mix of both!)
2 avocados, pitted and peeled
*You can use any extract flavoring. Have fun and make different kinds. One of my favorites is with peppermint extract. You can use lemon, vanilla, cherry, coffee, or any fun flavor.
Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and creamy. To make it extra delicious, chill your Creamy Chocolate Almond Mousse in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving. Enjoy!
I posted this recipe, along with some delicious spreads (seen in the picture) to go along with them on my blog.
Yield 1 tray (quantity depends on size you cut)
1 cup chia seeds
2 cups water
Juice of 1 orange
1 apple, cored & chopped
1/4 cup raw chocolate powder
2 tablespoons raw agave nectar
6 dates, pitted
dash Himalayan crystal salt
Soak your chia seeds for 30 minutes in a large bowl with 1 1/2 cups of the water. Blend the remaining ingredients (including the remaining 1/2 cup of water) together. Add the blended mixture to the bowl with soaked chia seeds and stir to mix. Break up any chia seed clumps with your rubber spatula or spoon. Let the mixture sit (as is) for 15-30 minutes.
Spread the mixture on a dehydrator tray lined with a non-stick paraflex sheet and score to desired size. (For a thinner cracker, divide between two trays.) Dehydrate at 135 degrees for 60 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 105 degrees and dehydrate another 6-8 hours. Flip crackers onto another tray without a paraflex sheet and peel off the paraflex sheet being used. Dehydrate another 6-10 hours, or until you reach your desired dryness.
These crackers are only subtly sweet in flavor. For extra sweetness, pair them with the peach jam recipe on my blog.
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Permalink Reply by granola on -
Looks delicious! I knew that about chocolate already (HA! Okay, maybe not, but I was hoping so!) Thanks for sharing these recipes!
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Permalink Reply by Jenny on -
Kristen,
That mousse looks amazing. I am going to make it this week! I have been eating more and more food that makes me feel yucky...why oh why do I do that? I think I am getting bored with eating the same thing day after day (veggie salad/green salad/nuts). I think I need to take the time to try some of your recipes. I have the day off on Thursday - maybe I'll make that a cooking (well...non-cooking) day and try some. Thanks for sharing!
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Permalink Reply by Bren from Rivendell on -
Now this looks like something I could keep down...mmmm, chocolate, wine and life...some things are just meant to be rich and yummy! Thanks girlfriend!
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Permalink Reply by Kristen's Raw on
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Absolutely! This mousse is so delicious and hey, it has avocado in it! That means you're getting lots of vitamins and fiber :) Gotta love that!!!
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Permalink Reply by Sandra on -
Yumm. thanks Kristen! I have been thinking about getting myself a dehydrator - any recommendations?
Chocolate mousse though, I can try tomorrow!
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Permalink Reply by Jane A on -
Is raw chocolate power the same as cocoa power? Can you recommend any brands in particular?
Thanks
Jane A
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Permalink Reply by Alysha on -
Yummm!!! They sound awesome! Might try the mousse since the hubby loves that stuff! xo
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Permalink Reply by Tonya on -
Where do I get raw chocolate powder? And how does this mousse do on my no-sugar diet?? I know sugar feeds cancer, but I CRAVE it.
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The agave is the main sugar source. More natural sugar (lower on the glycemic scale), but still a source of sugar. The raw chocolate is available at Whole Foods or online through amazon. Get the brand "Navitas."
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Permalink Reply by Tamara Z. on -
As if I needed another reason to eat raw chocolate. Thanks for this Kristen. You're always amazing.
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Thanks! I love creating and sharing delicious recipes :)
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