Need a quick shot of decadence and chocolate? Have no fear, Raw Vegan Chocolate Mousse is here! Raw, vegan desserts do not have to be elaborate or require a dehydrator–and they can involve as much chocolate as you want 😉 (Take these Raw Berry Banana Chocolate Oat Cookies, for example.)

This recipe for raw vegan chocolate mousse takes as little as ten minutes and delivers maximum chocolately satisfaction. This dessert will also stick with you: raw cashews combined with avocado and coconut milk provide a mix of omega fatty acids keep you feeling full and satiated. Wow your guests or enjoy all by yourself.

Raw Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients:

(Serves 2)

1/2 cup raw, unsalted cashews

1/2 cup coconut milk, unsweetened

10 drops liquid stevia (or 1/2 tsp. powdered stevia)

1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

1 ripe avocado

pinch of sea salt

1 1/2 tbsp. raw cacao powder

Directions:

1. Blend cashews and liquid ingredients. Then add salt, avocado, and cacao powder and blend until whipped and creamy. Adjust for sweetness and salt.

2. Garnish with a dash of cacao powder or cinnamon. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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Raw Vegan Hummingbird Cake

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Photos: Mary Hood