Recipe: Decadent Cacao Mousse

😋🥑 The avocado in this rich cacao mousse gives it a silky taste along with lots of healthy fats.

In the unlikely event you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

Makes 3 servings.

Ingredients:

• 1 large, ripe avocado, halved, peeled, and pitted

• ¼ cup (25 g) raw cacao powder

• ¼ cup (55 g) coconut oil, melted

• 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup

• 1 tsp natural vanilla extract

• Optional toppings: berries, pomegranate arils, walnuts or almonds, shredded coconut, raw cacao nibs, coconut cream

Directions:

1. Place the avocado in a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth.  

2. Add the cacao powder, and blend again. Add the rest of the ingredients (except the toppings) and continue to process until it reaches a pudding consistency.

3. Remove from the blender or food processor and pour into serving dishes and chill for at least 1-2 hours before adding optional toppings and serving. You can thank me later 😉

Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by natashamam from Getty Images 

Recipe: Homemade Nutty Choco-Banana Spread

🤩 Think of this as a healthier version of Nutella! Are you drooling yet?!

Use it on sprouted grain bread or rice cakes for a fast, easy, and delicious snack.

NOTE: To cut back on the sugar, experiment with the sweetness level, starting with just 1½ Tbsp and adding more if necessary.

Makes 16 servings:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup tahini

• 1 large ripe banana, mashed

• ½ cup (50 g) cacao powder

• 3 Tbsp oat groats

• 3 Tbsp ground flaxseed

• 3 Tbsp honey or maple syrup

• 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender or a food processor. Pulse until it reaches a smooth consistency. Scrape into a glass container. Don’t get your face stuck in the jar 😜

2. This keeps best in the refrigerator. Enjoy! 

Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by invizbk from Getty Images Signature 

Recipe: Chocolate-Walnut Quesadillas

🍫🫐 This is one of those accidental recipes that you throw together when you’re hungry and then realize how delicious it is!

Warning: these dessert quesadillas are addicting. The walnuts, blueberries, and chocolate go surprisingly well together.

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients:

• 2 x 10-inch whole-grain tortillas

• 1.5 ounces dark chocolate

• 2-3 Tbsp walnut butter

• ½ to ¾ cup blueberries

Directions:

1. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and place a tortilla in it, warming it for 30-60 seconds on each side. Repeat with the second tortilla.

2. While the tortillas are warming, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave for about 1 minute, or in a small double boiler. Be sure to stir the chocolate occasionally while it’s warming so that it melts evenly.

3. Place one warmed tortilla on a plate and spread the walnut butter on it, ensuring it’s covered right up to the edges. Sprinkle the blueberries over the walnut butter, and then drizzle with the melted chocolate.

4. Top with the other tortilla, lightly pressing it down to gently “smush” the mixture together. 

5. Cut into quarters and serve! 

Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by Anastasiia Magonova from Getty Images