Recipe: Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Mousse

From Head Chef Todd Cameron, Gaia Retreat & Spa, Bangalow, AustraliaSi0812 Sc Dish

Makes 4 servings, 329 calories, 17 grams of fat

Flesh of 1 ripe avocado

1⁄2 cup hulled tahini

1⁄3 cup organic cocoa powder

1 cup dark chocolate

3 drops peppermint essential oil

1⁄2 cup organic raw sugar or 2⁄3 cup white palm sugar

3⁄4 cup organic soy milk

1⁄2 cup water

Dash of vanilla essence

1 teaspoon agar agar powder

1⁄8 cup water

Preparation:

1. Place all ingredients except agar agar and 1⁄8 cup of water into a blender, and blend for one minute or until thoroughly mixed.

2. Set aside four bowls to set and serve the mousse.

3. In a small pot, add cold water and agar agar; mix; then bring to simmer for 30 seconds.

4. Add melted agar agar to mousse mix in the blender, and blend for 20 seconds.

5. Pour mix into bowls immediately. The mousse will set in fridge within 10 minutes.

6. Serve with a sprig of mint and a clear conscience, because it is healthy!

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