May I introduce to you – the lovely Amy Crawford from The Holistic Ingredient.  Amy is a huge inspiration for all things food.  She has a new book (grab those details below for your chance to win) and she is one serious resource when it comes to delicious, nutritious recipes and helping people to get their health back on track.  Amy was forced to turn her life around after being hit a rare illness.  Check out her site and find out more about her and you’ll come to love her as much as I do!  Today she’s sharing with us her Walnut Brownie Breakfast Mousse.  Y to the UM!

Walnut Brownie Breakfast (or dessert) Mousse

This is a seriously yummy, seemingly decadent, breakfast mousse that is both sustaining AND totally good for you. Shed that guilt, tuck in and savour every mouthful – this little baby is full of goodness (and a whole heap of joy).

1.5 cups almond milk (or milk of choice), add more if you prefer a runnier smoothie
1/3 cup of walnuts
1/4 of an avocado
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon raw cacao (plus extra if you like it intense)
2 heaped tablespoons maple or rice malt syrup, to taste
1 heaped teaspoon maca powder
1 heaped teaspoon raw cacao nibs
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of vanilla powder (or essence)
Pinch salt

Leave half the walnuts and cacao nibs aside. Throw the rest of your ingredients into the blender and blend until really smooth. Top with the cacao nibs and remaining walnuts. I would recommend making this the night before or at least half an hour before you eat it to allow the chia seeds to soften.

A SPECIAL GIVEAWAY JUST FOR YOU!

When it comes to whole food this pretty lady knows where it’s at!  This recipe is just a taster of what is in her beautiful new e-book A Nourishing Kitchen and Amy is generously giving away a copy to 2 of my lucky readers!  To win all you need to do is head over to my facebook page by clicking here, share this post and tag me in so I know you have done it and put you in the draw to win.