{"id":71582,"date":"2025-10-11T07:31:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T07:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/71582\/"},"modified":"2025-10-11T07:31:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T07:31:10","slug":"decadent-guilt-free-chelsea-winter-sets-the-table-with-good-intentions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/71582\/","title":{"rendered":"Decadent & guilt-free: Chelsea Winter sets the table with good intentions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nourish, by Chelsea Winter, is out now. Photo \/ Tamara West<\/p>\n

\n Totally not your ordinary chocolate mousse \u2026 this wholesome yet indulgent treat delivers the ultimate decadence yet it\u2019s completely plant- based, gluten-free and naturally sweetened. Rather than heavy cream and sugar, it gets its luxurious creamy texture from coconut cream and the much beloved avocado. I know that can seem
\n weird, but trust me \u2013 it works; you can\u2019t taste the avocado at all. Combined with a good-quality cocoa, pure maple syrup and fresh orange, this is an oh so very grown-up chocolate mousse that only takes 10 minutes to whip up. And it\u2019s healthy! Serve with fresh berries, shaved chocolate and extra orange zest for a stunning, crowd-pleasing dessert.\n <\/p>\n

Decadent orange-choc mousse<\/p>\n

Gluten free, vegan & nut-free<\/p>\n

Prep 10 minutes + 30 minutes chill time <\/p>\n

Serves 2\u20134<\/p>\n

\"QuickQuick & easy: Decadent Orange-choc Mousse. Photo \/ Tamara West<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/p>\n

\u2022 2 large avocados<\/p>\n

\u2022 1\u22153 cup Dutch cocoa powder<\/p>\n

\u2022 1\u22153 cup pure maple syrup<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00bc cup coconut cream<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 tsp pure vanilla extract or vanilla paste <\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00bc tsp sea salt<\/p>\n

\u2022 2 tbsp fresh orange juice<\/p>\n

\u2022 zest of 1 orange<\/p>\n

To serve<\/p>\n

\u2022 fresh berries of your choice<\/p>\n

\u2022 grated or shaved chocolate, or orange zest<\/p>\n

\u2022 edible petals (optional)<\/p>\n

Method<\/p>\n

Cut the avocados in half and remove the stones. Scoop the avocado flesh into a food processor or blender and add the remaining ingredients. Blitz until thick and creamy; you may need to scrape down the sides or stop and start a few times.<\/p>\n

Divide between little ramekins or small glasses and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Serve with some fresh berries, grated chocolate or orange zest and edible petals (if using).<\/p>\n

Tips & swaps<\/p>\n

\u2022 If you have homemade chocolate handy, finely grate or shave some over just before serving.<\/p>\n

\u2022 You can replace coconut cream with coconut milk; I recommend emulsifier-free.<\/p>\n

Sunday hotcakes<\/p>\n

Sunday mornings in my household are a good time for a leisurely breakfast (well, as leisurely as you can be with two boys zooming around the place), and these hotcakes (or morning pikelets, as I see them) are just the ticket. Fluffy, golden and with a hint of banana-y sweetness, they\u2019re actually a delightful treat for any day of the week. Whether you stack them high with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup, a compote or yoghurt, or enjoy them simply with a pat of butter, mix it up and make them your own.<\/p>\n

With wholesome ingredients like spelt flour and hemp seeds, they\u2019re as nourishing as they are delicious. So gather up the fam, or your lover or your mate, heat up the pan and make your morning extra special and sweet. Any leftovers store well in the fridge for a couple of days and can be reheated.<\/p>\n

Dairy free (optional), nut-free & vegetarian<\/p>\n

Prep 10 minutes, cook 15 minutes<\/p>\n

Makes 7\u201310<\/p>\n

\"FluffyFluffy & golden: Sunday Hotcakes. Photo \/ Tamara West<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 cup milk of your choice<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar<\/p>\n

\u2022 3 tbsp melted extra virgin coconut oil, butter or ghee, plus extra for cooking<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 small to medium ripe banana, mashed (a heaped \u00bc cup when mashed)<\/p>\n

\u2022 2 tsp pure vanilla extract or 1\u20132 tsp vanilla paste<\/p>\n

\u2022 1\u00bd cups spelt flour<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00bc cup hemp seeds (optional)<\/p>\n

\u2022 2 tbsp coconut sugar<\/p>\n

\u2022 3\u22154 tsp ground cinnamon<\/p>\n

\u2022 2 tsp baking powder<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00bc tsp baking soda<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00bd tsp salt<\/p>\n

\u2022 2 free-range eggs, beaten<\/p>\n

To serve (choose as you like) <\/p>\n

\u2022 fresh or frozen berries<\/p>\n

\u2022 sliced banana<\/p>\n

\u2022 pure maple syrup or raw honey <\/p>\n

\u2022 natural yoghurt or coconut yoghurt<\/p>\n

Method<\/p>\n

Place the milk and lemon juice in a large bowl and leave to stand for 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Melt the coconut oil or butter (only to lukewarm).<\/p>\n

Mash the banana with the vanilla in a separate bowl.<\/p>\n

Sift the flour into the large bowl holding the milk and lemon juice and add the hemp seeds (if using), coconut sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the melted oil, butter or ghee, mashed bananas and eggs. Stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.<\/p>\n

Heat a lightly oiled pan over a medium heat.<\/p>\n

Drop about \u2153 of a cup lots of mixture into the pan, leaving plenty of room around each. Spread them out a little with a spoon or the base of the cup measure until they\u2019re about 1cm thick. Cook until lots of bubbles form and the underside is golden brown. Flip and cook until browned on the other side and cooked through. Repeat until all the batter is gone, oiling the pan between batches.<\/p>\n

Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate, cover with a clean tea towel and place them in a 50\u00b0C oven to keep them warm while you finish cooking the rest.<\/p>\n

Serve warm with whatever you feel like or what you have on hand. It varies each time for us! <\/p>\n

An edited extract from Nourish, by Chelsea Winter (Allen & Unwin NZ, RRP$49.99). <\/p>\n

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