November 9, 2018 Desserts & Snacks3 Comments

Carob Avocado Mousse

Name: Carob Avocado Mousse
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 2 Ripe bananas; 2 Ripe avocados; 2/3 c Carob powder; 3 T Maple syrup; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 1/8 tsp Stevia (or to taste)

This is a great recipe for how to use carob powder for an easy avocado mousse that satisfies your chocolate craving without the sugar and caffeine.

Consider this your go-to recipe when you are craving chocolate mousse, chocolate pudding or chocolate ice cream (yes, you can freeze this recipe for a chocolate sorbet type dessert).

This recipe is a Gluten-Free, Vegan and refined sugar free dessert.

VEGAN & SUGAR-FREE CHOCOLATE DESSERT

I have always been a big fan of carob. I love the flavor that makes it so distinct. To expect a real chocolate flavor from carob is asking too much of a legume.

Though when you taste carob in desserts, it does have a similar taste to beloved chocolate. But for me, it’s better.

A HEALTHY CAROB TREAT TO BEAT CRAVINGS

This dessert is a great alternative when you are looking for a vegan chocolate mousse. This is a great way to try carob for the first time.

WHAT IS CAROB?

It is a legume, grown in the Mediterranean area. The pods are often imported, ground and roasted in the United States.

If you can get your hands on the fresh pods, enjoy them right out of your hands (they are like a chewy date).

Where you really see the difference between chocolate and carob is when you look at the nutrient density. Let’s talk about the benefits.

MEDICINAL BENEFITS OF CAROB

Excellent source of calcium, containing three times more than a glass of milk
Extraordinary rich source of potassium
Has key nutrients like vitamin A, B and other minerals
Contains protein, 8% per serving
Has significantly less fat and calories then chocolate

Unlike our beloved chocolate, it is caffeine free (so you can eat it as a late night dessert and it wont keep you up). It is naturally sweet, so you rarely need to add a sweetener when making desserts with it.

My recipe below for Carob Mousse uses just a drizzle of maple syrup, and only a pinch of stevia (for those who like their desserts extra sweet).

Who needs a multivitamin when you can have carob for dessert (just saying).

WHERE CAN YOU BUY CAROB POWDER?

You can purchase it any health foods store, right next to the cacao powders, chocolate chips and other baking items.

It is available on Amazon, Thrive Market, and many other online grocery suppliers. For this recipe, I used Bob’s Red Mill Toasted Carob Powder from Vitacost.

WANT MORE CAROB? I DO!

Check out Melissa’s Produce as the do carry fresh carob from time to time and import them into the Southern California area.

You may be able to find them at Erewhon in Los Angeles or Mother’s Market in Orange County.

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