About me

After being diagnosed with a long list of food intolerances 15 years ago, I was challenged to get more creative in the kitchen.

For me, the best recipes are those which are easy to prepare and deliver heaps of flavour; perfect for sharing with friends and family, without having to single anyone out because of a special diet.

My love for cooking and adapting recipes for my own dietary requirements has given me the incentive to share tips with others who also live with restricted diets.

I hope you find a bit of cooking inspiration from my blog. Please feel free to comment and post any questions...

Monday 1 June 2020

Chocolate Avocado Mousse

This dessert feels decadent, with it's thick and creamy texture and rich, chocolate flavour, it's surprising to see that it only contains 4 ingredients and none of them involve dairy!

This vegan dessert is low in sugar and the measurements can easily increased be to serve more guests at your dinner table.

                                                 
Chocolate Avocado Mousse (V, GF) Serves 2

Ingredients

Flesh of 1 ripe avocado
1 heaped tbsp organic cacao powder
2 1/2 tbsp organic agave nectar
250ml unsweetened almond milk

Method

  1. Put the avocado flesh, cacao powder and agave into a food processor or nutri-bullet. 
  2. Pour in 150ml of the almond milk and blend the mixture until smooth. 
  3. Slowly add in more milk in intervals between blending to reach the desired consistency. It should be thick, but smooth.
  4. Spoon in to two ramekins and leave in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight before serving. 

Tips: 

This basic recipe can be adapted to include additional flavours. You could add a dash of vanilla essence or a sprinkle of cinnamon for added sweetness. 
I would recommend a few pieces of finely chopped stem ginger to add a little heat or a couple of teaspoons of amaretto or cherry kirsch. If you are going to add alcohol, reduce the amount of milk and make sure the mousse has long enough to set before serving to your guests.