{"id":5545,"date":"2017-05-17T09:33:33","date_gmt":"2017-05-17T13:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eyecandypopper.com\/?p=5545"},"modified":"2017-08-29T14:31:21","modified_gmt":"2017-08-29T18:31:21","slug":"raw-avocado-chocolate-mousse-vegan-sugar-free-raw-soy-free-gluten-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flexitariannutrition.com\/raw-avocado-chocolate-mousse-vegan-sugar-free-raw-soy-free-gluten-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Raw Avocado Chocolate Mousse | Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free, Soy-Free"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve made this super simple Raw Avocado Chocolate Mousse recipe a few times for a quick, satisfying, and healthy dessert. This is very easy, and kids can definitely make it. It’s a healthy chocolate mousse made with only 3 ingredients (5 if you want to be fancy). Avocado, chocolate, and maple syrup. You might think it’s odd, but give it a try and you’ll be convinced!<\/p>\n

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Why is this dessert healthier than most desserts out there? Because it only has a few ingredients, and because it’s made with avocados. Avocados have been popular in the recent years because on top of being versatile in the kitchen, they are a great source of omega 3, an essential fatty acid that many North-Americans need (i.e., good fats).<\/p>\n

The 80s and 90s were such strange decades when everybody thought that all fats were bad and it all started the fat-free craze, but as we now know, we need fat for our bodies (including our brain) to function. Without good fat, our body cannot absorb certain micro-nutrients, such as the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, and even protein (nutrient), among many other things. Without good fat, it is also very hard to lose weight, funny enough.<\/p>\n

Some of the health benefits from eating avocados include arthritis relief, lower blood cholesterol levels and decreased risk of heart disease.<\/p>\n

Looking for more ways to add avocados in your diet? Check out my Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie<\/a> or for a quick and easy lunch, try this Avocado on Toast<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Another healthy component of this recipe is the cocoa powder, preferably raw cacao powder, which is a good source of minerals, especially magnesium. This essential mineral helps in maintaining healthy functions in muscles, nerves, and bones, as well as blood pressure and a healthy heart rhythm.<\/p>\n

So go ahead and enjoy a healthy treat (in moderation, of course)!<\/p>\n

You can make it in a food processor, or in a blender (I’ve tried both).<\/p>\n

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A quick and easy recipe for a raw avocado chocolate mousse dessert! Ready in just a few minutes, and a perfect end to your meal!<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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