Vegan Chocolate Orange Avocado Mousse
/The flavor of this mousse reminds me of those chocolate oranges that come out around Christmas time. My mom would always put one in mine and my brother’s stockings and they were one of our favorite things. I wanted to created the same flavor of those chocolate oranges but in a pudding/mousse style and I think this recipe nails it pretty well! It’s chocolatey with a little hint of orange and the texture is so creamy and smooth. It’s also incredibly easy to make, requires minimal ingredients, and is free of any dairy or refined sugar. You can opt for making the cashew creme to go on top or pick up coconut cool whip at the store if you want to simplify things even more. Maybe this recipe will make you nostalgic for chocolate oranges at Christmas time too :) enjoy! xo
Ingredients:
Avocado Mousse
2 medium ripe avocados
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp cacao powder
1/4 cup + 1 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 cup orange juice (I squeeze fresh, but you can also do store bought)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
optional: orange zest and cacao nibs to go on top
Cashew Creme
3/4 cup soaked cashews (I soak for 2-4 hours to make them easier to blend and easier on digestion)
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Add all of the ingredients for the avocado mousse into a blender and blend until smooth.
Scoop into cups or serving dishes and set in the fridge.
If making the cashew creme to go on top, add all of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Place the cashew creme in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up and scoop on top of the avocado mousse. You can also buy store bought coconut cool whip to go on top or skip it all together.
Add optional orange peel zest and cacao nibs. Enjoy!
With love,
Ashley
