Raw Food Classes by Heather Haxo of Raw Bay Area

Curious about raw food? Want to cut out refined carbs and sugar? Certified raw food chef Heather Haxo Phillips of Raw Bay Area is offering cooking classes that will address these issues. A raw food diet isn't for everyone, but incorporating nutrient-rich raw foods will definitely boost your energy levels (buh-bye caffeine) and keep your body lean and trim. You'll learn to make yummy raw desserts, tasty green smoothies, almond milk, and various nut cheeses.

Classes are held at various Bay Area locations (Cafe Gratitude SF, Whole Foods Oakland). Heather also teaches a free "Why Raw Foods" seminar periodically. For a full schedule of classes, check out rawbayarea.com/Classes.php.

As a bonus, try this raw chocolate mousse recipe below. The rich and smooth texture is great by itself - you can also serve this as a fondue with fresh fruit.

Raw Chocolate Mousse

Makes 6 servings

1/2 cup pitted medjool dates, soaked
1/2 cup agave nectar or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
1 1/2 cups mashed avocado (3 avocados)
3/4 cup organic cocoa or carob powder
1/2 cup water

Place the dates, agave nectar, and vanilla extract, if using, in a food processor and process until
smooth. Add the mashed avocado and cocoa powder and process until creamy. You may need
to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula a few times. Add the water and
process until smooth. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Stored in a sealed container in the
refrigerator, Chocolate Mousse will keep up to 3 days in the refrigerator and 2 weeks in the freezer.

Other serving ideas:

Fudgesicles: Freeze the Chocolate Mousse in ice cube trays. Thaw for 5 minutes before serving.
Chocolate Sauce or Fondue: Increase the water to 1 cup.

Comments

[Heidi Lee]

thanks for the recipe! the raw chocolate mousse is one of my faves!!

[Tami]

de rien ma chere - enjoy!! ;)

[Heather Haxo Phillips]

Heidi you are most welcome! If you like this dessert and want more recipes to work with, check out the Divine Desserts class happening Monday August 23rd in Oakland.