Health Hotline Magazine | October 2023

A rich and creamy dairy-free chocolate mousse? Yes, please! The velvety texture combined with dark chocolate and espresso kick makes this the perfect treat on a cool autumn evening.

Serves: 6 | Prep time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 5-7 minutes Cooling time: 2 hours | Total time: 2 hours 27 minutes

Ingredients • 4 Natural Grocers ® Brand Regenerative Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs, whites separated from yolks • 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder • 1 cup Natural Grocers Brand Organic Original Coconut Milk* • ½ cup Natural Grocers Brand Organic Espresso Roast, brewed and cooled • 1⁄3 cup Natural Grocers Brand Organic Grade A Dark Maple Syrup • 2 teaspoons organic vanilla extract • ¼ teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt • 1 ½ cups Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Bittersweet Chocolate Chips

*Empty a can of coconut milk into a jar, with its fat, close and shake to distribute the coconut fat. Leftover coconut milk may be added to smoothies, co ee, etc. Optional for topping: coconut whip, Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Cocoa Powder, organic orange zest, organic raspberries, or flaky salt Instructions 1. Place the egg yolks into a medium saucepan and whisk in the arrowroot powder and combine until smooth. 2. Add the coconut milk, cooled espresso, and maple syrup. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips, stir until fully melted. Add the vanilla extract and salt

3. In a large mixing bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks, 3-5 minutes, then gently fold the chocolate mixture into the egg whites to combine. 4. Divide the mousse into six small serving ramekins, bowls, or cups and place in the refrigerator until set, about 2 hours. Serve with optional toppings.

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