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Chocolate Avocado "Mousse au Chocolove" from Très Green, Très Clean, Très Chic + A Giveaway!

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Mousse au Chocolove from REBECCA LEFFLER’S TRÈS GREEN, TRÈS CLEAN, TRÈS CHIC | Photo credit: Ashley Melillo www.blissfulbasil.com

First order of business: I'm sorry for only getting two posts up and being a bit MIA on social media this week. It usually takes me a week or two (okay, three) to find my groove of work-blog balance once the school year starts. So that transition + figuring out how to reconfigure cookbook work into evenings and weekends = a manageable dose of discombobulation in my life.

And although I'm not planning on making a habit of it, there will be a handful of weeks between now and my deadline (December) that I'll share two posts instead of three so that I don't burn myself out. One of the greatest lessons I've learned from balancing a full-time job and (just about) full-time blog is to respect my limits before I'm fearfully peering over their edges. And that saying "no" to the wrong opportunities is just as important as saying "yes" to the right ones.

And when all else fails? Well, for those times there's chocolate.

Mousse au Chocolove from REBECCA LEFFLER’S TRÈS GREEN, TRÈS CLEAN, TRÈS CHIC | Photo credit: Ashley Melillo www.blissfulbasil.com

Rich, silky-smooth chocolate mousse that's made with avocado and sweetened with dates. Mmhmm, that's the kind I'm talkin' about. The kind that makes you feel as good as it tastes.

This drool-worthy chocolate mousse recipe is from Rebecca Leffler's Très Green, Très Clean, Très Chic: Eat (and Live!) the New French Way with Plant-Based, Gluten-Free Recipes for Every Season. This plant-powered spin on French cooking offers 150+ vegan recipes that are free of gluten, soy, and refined sugar.

Tres Green, Tres Clean, Tres Chic

In addition to a sharing a generous number of seasonally-categorized recipes, Rebecca offers healthy living tips and tidbits. From natural beauty treatments to yoga poses, the pages of this book are flecked with bite-sized words of encouragement to support a clean, compassionate lifestyle.

Visually, the book is a true beauty; the pages pop with colorful illustrations and beautiful food photography, and Rebecca's passion is palpable upon each turn of the page.

This "Mousse au Chocolove" is both decadent and nourishing, and Rebecca provides several flavor variations, including chai-spiced, chocolate mint, and açai. This treat is intensely chocolaty with a pillow-like texture. The recipe calls for 1 medjool date to sweeten, but I ended up adding 3 to appease my sweet tooth. I recommend soaking 3-4 dates, adding one, and then adding more from there until it hits your sweet spot.

Be sure to checkout the recipe below. And a big thank you to Rebecca and The Experiment for giving me the go ahead to share the recipe.

Très Green, Très Clean, Très Chic is available now, and you can order your very own copy here.

Also, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post and enter to win a copy of Très Green, Très Clean, Très Chic!

Mousse au Chocolove from REBECCA LEFFLER’S TRÈS GREEN, TRÈS CLEAN, TRÈS CHIC | Photo credit: Ashley Melillo www.blissfulbasil.com

Mousse au Chocolove from REBECCA LEFFLER’S TRÈS GREEN, TRÈS CLEAN, TRÈS CHIC | Photo credit: Ashley Melillo www.blissfulbasil.com

Mousse au Chocolove from REBECCA LEFFLER’S TRÈS GREEN, TRÈS CLEAN, TRÈS CHIC | Photo credit: Ashley Melillo www.blissfulbasil.com

Mousse au Chocolove from REBECCA LEFFLER’S TRÈS GREEN, TRÈS CLEAN, TRÈS CHIC | Photo credit: Ashley Melillo www.blissfulbasil.com

Mousse au Chocolove from REBECCA LEFFLER’S TRÈS GREEN, TRÈS CLEAN, TRÈS CHIC | Photo credit: Ashley Melillo www.blissfulbasil.com
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Mousse au Chocolove

"This chocolate mousse is the ultimate comfort food: It’s easy to digest and soothing to both body and mind, thanks to a silky texture and feel-good chemicals that boost endorphins and serotonin levels in the brain. Unlike classic mousse au chocolat, this version uses a (not-so) secret ingredient to obtain a creamy consistency: the astounding avocado! No need for cream or eggs; the avocado alone adds sultry smoothness, with the addition of dates, vanilla, cinnamon, and an optional superfood boost from carob and mesquite that accentuates the chocolate flavor without adding sugar." -- Rebecca Leffler
Course Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 to 2
Author Rebecca Leffler | Recipe from Très Green, Très Clean, Très Chic: Eat (and Live!) the New Way with Plant-Based, Gluten-Free Recipes for Every Season

Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 1 medjool date, pitted (I ended up using 3 dates to sweeten it more)
  • 1 very generous tablespoon raw cacao powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla powder or vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup (50 ml) nut milk (homemade or store-bought), coconut water, or water
  • A pinch of himalayan or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon mesquite powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon carob powder (optional)

Instructions

  • Halve, pit, and scoop out the flesh of the avocado. Soak the date in hot water until soft, then remove the pit and peel. Add all ingredients to a Vitamix (preferable) or food processor and blend until smooth. Add more liquid as needed.
  • Tips: Top with some cacao nibs and fresh fruit if you’re fancy! You can also easily turn this into a chocolate hake; just add more liquid to thin it out and pour into a glass. This is much creamier
  • and more delicious using a nut milk, particularly a homemade cashew milk.

Notes

Mint Mousse au Chocolove: Add 1 to 2 drops of peppermint essential oil and ½ tablespoon chopped fresh mint into the mousse and blend, then garnish with more mint leaves.
Mousse au Chocole: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper and ¼ teaspoon maca powder.
Mousse au Chocorange: Add 1 to 2 drops of orange essential oil and top with orange zest.
Mousse ay Chai-Colot: Add 1 to 2 drops of cinnamon bark essential oil and a pinch each of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, black pepper, and cardamom. Optional: Add 1 teaspoon of lucuma powder.
Mousse au Chocacai: Add 1 teaspoon of açai powder. Top with fresh berries and cacao nibs.
Recipe from Très Green, Très Clean, Très Chic: Eat (and Live!) the New Way with Plant-Based, Gluten-Free Recipes for Every Season, copyright © Rebecca Leffler, 2015. Reprinted by permission of the publisher, The Experiment. Available wherever books are sold. theexperimentpublishing.com

Très Green, Très Clean, Très Chic Giveaway

One winner will receive a copy of Rebecca Leffler's Très Green, Très Clean, Très Chic. For a chance to win, simply enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below and comment on this post between August 28th and September 11th. Please note: this giveaway is only open to residents of the US and Canada.

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  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    August 28, 2015 at 8:14 am

    This is stunning! A total treat for a night in by yourself ;)

    Reply
  2. Amy says

    August 28, 2015 at 8:57 am

    I am always looking for new inspiration and this book looks wicked inspiring!

    Reply
  3. Joelle says

    August 28, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    Cookbooks are my passion!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    August 28, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    I am always excited by new ideas for plant-based healthy eating!

    Reply
  5. Caherine says

    August 28, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    I love looking at new recipes and trying different things! I am always looking for new inspiration!

    Reply
  6. Elaine @Flavour and Savour says

    August 28, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    I love the addition of mesquite to this recipe! This cookbook looks inspiring. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  7. angie s says

    August 28, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    This looks absolutely DREAMY!!!

    Reply
    • angie s says

      August 28, 2015 at 3:52 pm

      AND (I forgot to say) I like in her description of the recipe she talks not only about this being a treat for the body, but also for the mind! Gotta give the brain some lovin too!

      Reply
  8. Marsha A says

    August 28, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    Healthy French food? Say whaat?! Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  9. Jan says

    August 28, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    I'm always looking for inspiration! And healthy food.

    Reply
  10. Hannah Webb says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:14 am

    4 stars
    This book looks deliciously wholesome, natural and healthy - I'm always looking for new ideas! Plus, I love the title, it's eye catching and quirky :) Can't wait to try out your Chocolate Mousse - Avocado Mousse is my favourite!

    Reply
  11. Krista F says

    August 29, 2015 at 8:11 am

    I would love to win it because I need more gluten-free vegan recipes! This recipe looks delicious and I look forward to trying more of the recipes in this book.

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  12. Krista F says

    August 29, 2015 at 8:12 am

    I would love to win because I am looking for more gluten-free vegan recipes. This looks like a great book to add to my arsenal.

    Reply
  13. Casey @ Casey the College Celiac says

    August 29, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    I'm always interested in trying out new recipes, which isn't always easy since I'm gluten free due to celiac disease. This one looks AMAZING!!!

    Reply
  14. Karlie says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    I love cookbooks and this one looks beautiful :)

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  15. Ashley says

    August 30, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    The recipe you shared sounds delicious, I can only imagine how great the book is!

    Reply
  16. cristina says

    August 30, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    that looks amazing! how pretty

    Reply
  17. saniel says

    August 31, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    for the new exciting recipes. i have been stuck on the same weekly meals spagetti, roasted vegetables, scrambled tofu, beans and rice.Ready for something NEW. thanks

    Reply
  18. Donna F. says

    August 31, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    If this recipe is a sample of what's in this book, then I know it's filled with amazing recipes! I would definitely like to see more!

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  19. Adele says

    August 31, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    I've been looking for some new recipe inspiration and this cookbook seems like a great place to find it.

    Reply
  20. DJ says

    August 31, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    The recipes in this book look so wonderful and I love trying new ones.

    Reply
  21. Andrea says

    September 02, 2015 at 6:07 am

    We recently watched Julie & Julia for the second time...the idea of trying recipes styled after French cooking is appealing...especially recipes without all the dairy and meat!

    Reply
  22. Melissa K. says

    September 05, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    I LOVE vegan cookbooks, but can't buy any right now. I would LOVE to add this to my collection!

    Reply
  23. Carolsue says

    September 08, 2015 at 4:38 am

    I need some Vegan cookbooks to help me get started -- I am just getting into Vegan cooking

    Reply
  24. Corrine says

    September 08, 2015 at 9:06 am

    I am always looking to add great vegan cookbooks to our book case!

    Reply
  25. Lydia Claire says

    September 08, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    I'd like to win it for all of the vegan recipes!

    Reply
  26. Natalia M says

    September 09, 2015 at 12:12 am

    You had me at “Mousse Au Chocolove”

    Reply
  27. Lykke says

    August 07, 2016 at 7:08 am

    4 stars
    Hi,
    it looks delicious...and so does the beautiful bowls and spoon <3 can I ask you where it's from, pleeease?
    I saw those bowls in a danish magazine more than half a year ago and have been looking for them ever since. And I can't find those spoons in Denmark :-/
    Crossing my fingers, and looking forward to hear from you.

    Best regards

    Lykke

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      August 08, 2016 at 2:51 am

      Hi, Lykke! Absolutely—both the bowls and the spoons are from West Elm. You can find the flatware here and the bowls here. And now I'm crossing my fingers that West Elm ships to Denmark! All the best to you! xo

      Reply
  28. Laurie says

    January 09, 2017 at 7:39 pm

    I highly recommend chilling this pudding before serving.

    Laurie, surrounded by snowy mountains in British Columbia

    Reply
  29. Yvonne Clarke says

    August 09, 2017 at 3:27 am

    To o hard to read the pale print!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      August 09, 2017 at 8:52 am

      Hi, Yvonne! To what pale print are you referring?

      Reply
  30. Gwen says

    February 06, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    Nutrition info?

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    • Ashley says

      February 06, 2020 at 2:47 pm

      Hi, Gwen! I don't calculate nutrition information for my recipes, but there are lots of wonderful calculators online that you can simply drop the blog post link into and it will automatically populate the information for you. Hope this helps!

      Reply

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