Touted for its health benefits…
dating chocolate emphasizes heart-healthy happiness most of all.
dating chocolate emphasizes heart-healthy happiness most of all.
It hasn't even been a month since posting waistline friendly recipes and…
the dessert magnet is again pulling me back in.
the dessert magnet is again pulling me back in.
I did however make a special effort to create a chocolate delight which…
promises to offer a guilt-free sweet tooth satisfaction.
Did I mention how simple it was to put together?
Chocolate Date Coconut Chia mousse
(Gluten-free as well as a dairy-free alternative)
serves 6-8 depending on portions
serves 6-8 depending on portions
INGREDIENTS:
(American measures)
. 5 Medjool dates, pitted
. 1 cup of water *
. 1 tsp. pure Vanilla extract
. 2 Tbsps. Chia seeds ** (very finely ground)
. 1/2 cup Cocao powder, Dutch processed
. 1/4 cup Maple syrup
. 1 can (14oz./400ml) Coconut milk (cream-like)
Garnish suggestion:
. shredded or flaked coconut
. crushed, roasted nuts of choice
. crushed granola
. fresh berries
* The water is used to soak the dates. When drained, reserve 1/4 cup of the date water for the mix.
** Chia seed can be replaced by finely ground flaxseed.
PREPARATION:
1. In a small bowl, soak the pitted dates in water. Cover for about 1 hour.
Later, drain while making sure to reserve the 1/4 cup of date water.
2. In a high-speed blender, pour the reserved water along with ALL the remaining ingredients.
3. Initially pulse a few times on lower speed. Then, blitz everything on HIGH speed for about 30 seconds or until the mix has become smooth.
4. Pour the mix into individual vessels or just one container. Cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving or up to 4 days to keep its freshness.
. Either serve as is or with the suggested garnishes.
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Variation for a PUDDING texture.
Add an extra 1/4 cup of the reserved date water
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. Either serve as is or with the suggested garnishes.
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Variation for a PUDDING texture.
Add an extra 1/4 cup of the reserved date water
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My four legged friend may not be able to have chocolate…
however, he does
enjoy how happy I am embracing it.
Win, win. Happy Mom, happy life.
Live to the fullest and enjoy a 'super food' morsel of chocolate as soon as possible.
Flavourful wishes,
Foodessa
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Please take note on how I bake and cook...
Here’s a 101 of sorts to make sure that there are no disappointments when trying my creations.
Also...just so you know...feel free to increase the salt and sweet factor since I'm not high on either of them ;o)
. Use DRY cup measurements for...you guessed it...all DRY ingredients.
Anything
DRY gets measured by spooning the overfilled ingredient (never shake
the cup) and then level off with a flat edged tool. Exception...Brown sugar should be packed in and leveled.
. Use LIQUID cup measurements for...all LIQUIDS that cannot be leveled like for example butter, yogurt...etc. Measure the liquids at eye level to avoid overdoing what the recipe truly needs.
. OVENS are
unfortunately not created equal. Mine is so old that it has reached
many degrees off it's norm. It's really worth investing a few dollars
to test yours with an appropriate oven thermometer. You'd be surprised
how many ovens I've heard about not being where they should have been.
Before you lose any more ingredients and much time preparing a new
recipe...run to the store...you'll thank me later.
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