Lush Cacao-Avocado Mousse with Maple-Toasted Almond + Lavender
Topped with Peeled & Toasted Maple Cinnamon Almonds
✨ A rich, heart-centered dessert that nourishes the body and soothes the senses. This luscious mousse is crafted with grounding, wholesome ingredients—ripe avocado, raw almonds, soaked dates, and cacao—offering a silky texture and deep, earthy flavor without dairy or refined sugar. Topped with maple-toasted almonds and a whisper of lavender, it’s a sensual, soul-nourishing treat that supports energy, mood, and digestion.
🌿 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
For the Mousse:
1 ripe avocado
¼ cup raw cacao powder
¼ cup maple syrup
3 Medjool dates, pitted and soaked until soft
¼ cup raw almonds, soaked, drained, and peeled
2 Tbsp coconut oil (melted)
¼ tsp vanilla paste (or extract)
Pinch of sea salt
For the Maple-Toasted Almonds:
Small handful of peeled or sliced almonds
Drizzle of maple syrup
Pinch of sea salt
Dash of cinnamon
To Finish:
A light sprinkle of dried culinary lavender
🌀 Directions
1. Make the Mousse
Topped with Toasted Coconut and Cacao Powder
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine all mousse ingredients and blend until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking.
2. Toast the Almonds
In a small pan over medium-low heat, toast the almonds with a drizzle of maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and a dash of cinnamon. Stir often until golden and fragrant, then remove from heat to cool.
3. Assemble
Spoon the mousse into small bowls or jars. Top with the warm maple-toasted almonds and a gentle sprinkle of lavender.
4. Serve
Chill slightly for a firmer mousse, or serve immediately for a softer, just-blended texture. Eat slowly, with reverence and joy.
🍫 Why Cacao Instead of Cocoa?
Raw cacao and cocoa powder may look similar, but they differ in how they’re processed—and in their nutritional power:
Cacao
Made by cold-pressing unroasted cacao beans
Retains more enzymes, antioxidants, and magnesium
Slightly more bitter and earthy
Contains higher levels of flavonoids that support heart, brain, and mood
Cocoa
Made by roasting cacao at high temperatures
Loses some nutrients during heat processing
Smoother, more mellow flavor
Still contains nutrients, but fewer than cacao
Cacao is rich in:
Magnesium – calms the nervous system, supports heart + muscle health
Iron – energy and oxygenation of the body
Polyphenols – antioxidant compounds that support cognitive and cardiovascular health
Theobromine – a gentle, mood-lifting stimulant that enhances focus without the crash of caffeine
Choosing raw cacao honors both your body and the sacredness of the plant—supporting vitality, emotional balance, and even heart-opening on a subtle energetic level.
