crunchy bits

Last weekend we were going to a birthday party for my 5 year old’s friend. I had been wanting chocolate pie for a few days but felt I probably shouldn’t make it and eat it all by myself so this was the perfect excuse to get my fix!

This recipe came from my friend, Brigid and it is always a hit and one of the fastest desserts to eat. I won’t lie, I do like it for breakfast, too.

This is one of those desserts that is so fun to adapt and decorate as well. So, be creative and go for it!

Chocolate Mousse Pie

Crust:

• 2 3/4 cup macadamia nuts
• 1/8 tsp sea salt

1. Run the food processor until it the nuts become a nice dense texture.
2. Put in a pie pan and push down into crust shape.

Filling:

• 2/3 cups dates, pitted
• 1/4 cup raw almond butter
• 1-2 TBS coconut oil
• few TBS agave nectar
• 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
• 1 cup water
• 1-2 TBS psyllium husk powder.

1. Mix ingredients in food processor.
2. Pour into crust.
3. Decorate with berries, coconut flakes, seeds, nuts, fruit slices, etc if you wish.

Ta-da! You’re done!

For the crust, I usually use a mix of about half mac nuts and half cashews. The cashews add a bit more creaminess and the mac nuts are so rich and decadent!

For the filling, I follow it using the full 2 TBS coconut oil and tend towards the 1 TBS psyllium husk powder. The more powder you put in, the thicker the mousse is. I also use raw honey instead of agave.

It looks pretty topped with fresh berries or coconut. This time, I used goji berries and goldenberries to decorate the top and add some superfruit power!

My kids also like the mousse made alone and eat it like pudding. My husband has been known to eat a slice or FIVE! This is definitely a hit with all who try it.

Sioux adds — this pie doesn’t last long in our house either, my kids love the pudding, and Luke and I will eat the entire pie if left alone in a room with it for more than 20 minutes. Even after 20 minutes, don’t expect much to be left…especially if we know we’ve only got 20 minutes!

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