Chocolate Mousse (using butternut squash!)

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what speed in the vitamix?

On 2/9/2012 6:55 AM, Lea Ann Savage wrote:

> This recipe was demonstrated at the WFM where I am working…

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> - 3/4 cup raw cashews

> - 1 cup packed, pitted dates (about 20 dates)

> - 1 (15 oz.) can pureed organic butternut squash OR 1 3/4 cups of

cooked/pureed butternut squash (I think any squash, pumpkin, or sweet potato

could be subbed here)

> - 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk (more if needed)

> - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

> 1 tsp. vanilla extract

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> Place cashews and dates in a medium bowl and cover with very hot water. Let

soak for 2 hours to soften. Drain well.

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> Place drained cashews and dates, butternut squash and coconut milk in the

Vitamix and process until smooth. Add cocoa and vanilla. Process again adding

a bit more coconut milk if needed ot make a smooth, mousse-like texture. Chill

at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Garnish with raspberries and shredded

coconut (optional).

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February 11, 2012

On high.

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On Feb 11, 2012, at 1:12 AM, Tony Szpara wrote:

what speed in the vitamix?

On 2/9/2012 6:55 AM, Lea Ann Savage wrote:

> This recipe was demonstrated at the WFM where I am working…

>

> - 3/4 cup raw cashews

> - 1 cup packed, pitted dates (about 20 dates)

> - 1 (15 oz.) can pureed organic butternut squash OR 1 3/4 cups of

cooked/pureed butternut squash (I think any squash, pumpkin, or sweet potato

could be subbed here)

> - 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk (more if needed)

> - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

> 1 tsp. vanilla extract

>

> Place cashews and dates in a medium bowl and cover with very hot water. Let

soak for 2 hours to soften. Drain well.

>

> Place drained cashews and dates, butternut squash and coconut milk in the

Vitamix and process until smooth. Add cocoa and vanilla. Process again adding

a bit more coconut milk if needed ot make a smooth, mousse-like texture. Chill

at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Garnish with raspberries and shredded

coconut (optional).

>

> Blessings,

> Lea Ann Savage

> Satellite Beach, FL

> (321) 773-7088 (home)

> (321-961-9219 (cell)

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February 11, 2012

Sure you can do that! I always consider recipes to be " suggestions " ;-)

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

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On Feb 11, 2012, at 1:11 AM, Tony Szpara wrote:

What if you used advocado instead of squash for a raw version?

Tony

On 2/9/2012 6:55 AM, Lea Ann Savage wrote:

> This recipe was demonstrated at the WFM where I am working…

>

> - 3/4 cup raw cashews

> - 1 cup packed, pitted dates (about 20 dates)

> - 1 (15 oz.) can pureed organic butternut squash OR 1 3/4 cups of

cooked/pureed butternut squash (I think any squash, pumpkin, or sweet potato

could be subbed here)

> - 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk (more if needed)

> - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

> 1 tsp. vanilla extract

>

> Place cashews and dates in a medium bowl and cover with very hot water. Let

soak for 2 hours to soften. Drain well.

>

> Place drained cashews and dates, butternut squash and coconut milk in the

Vitamix and process until smooth. Add cocoa and vanilla. Process again adding

a bit more coconut milk if needed ot make a smooth, mousse-like texture. Chill

at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Garnish with raspberries and shredded

coconut (optional).

>

> Blessings,

> Lea Ann Savage

> Satellite Beach, FL

> (321) 773-7088 (home)

> (321-961-9219 (cell)

> <))><

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