A creamy, vegan mousse with delicate orange aroma, silky avocado and exotic cardamom notes. Full of nutrients, without refined sugar – a heavenly dessert with Ayurvedic flair.
Ingredients (for approx. 6 servings)
Basic Ingredients:
5 large oranges
5 ripe avocados
5 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp cocoa (unsweetened)
4 tsp finely grated orange zest (organic quality)
5 tbsp almond butter (white or brown)
½ tsp Cardamom (ground)
For Garnishing:
as needed Fresh mint leaves
Instructions (approx. 15 minutes)
Prepare oranges: Wash oranges thoroughly. Grate the zest if desired, then halve and squeeze.
Prepare avocados: Remove the flesh from the avocados.
Prepare mousse: Place orange juice, avocado flesh, maple syrup, cocoa, orange zest, Cardamom and almond butter in a blender and mix into a smooth, airy cream.
Let rest: Transfer the mousse to small bowls or glasses and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Serve: Garnish with fresh mint before serving. Also wonderful as a filling for tarts or on pancakes.
Ayurveda Tips:
Best time of day: Ideal as a dessert after a light lunch or as a sweet snack.
Vata: Particularly balancing through the creamy texture and warming spices.
Pitta: The cooling properties of avocado and almond butter have a harmonizing effect.
Kapha: Enjoy in small amounts, if needed increase Cardamom and cocoa content.
Variation: For a more intense flavor, you can add cinnamon or grated tonka bean.
Nutritional Values per Serving
| Nutrients | Amount | % NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal | 14.5% |
| Protein | 4.2g | 8.4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.0g | 6.0% |
| Fat | 22.0g | 31.4% |
*Based on a 2000 calorie diet
