What if I told you that I am about to share with you a sweet chocolate pudding that is raw, rich, wholesome, creamy, dairy-free, egg-free, wheat/gluten-free and made with avocados...
Yep, avocados!
Chocolate Avocado Pudding Recipe
makes about 3 servings
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/4-1/3 cup honey - or sweetener (I used 1/2 cup +2 Tbsp. Splenda)
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 avocados, mashed
- 1/4 cup, plus 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup liquid (either water or milk or coconut milk)
Process banana, sweetener, vanilla in a food processor (or blender) till smooth. Add the avocados, cocoa powder and process till creamy. Scrape down the sides a few times with a rubber spatula. Add the liquid and process briefly. Store in a sealed container. It will keep for three days in the fridge or two weeks in the freezer. Serve chilled or at room temp. (tastes best chilled!).
TO DOUBLE IT: Increase the amounts to 1 1/2 bananas, 1/2-3/4 cup raw honey, 1 tsp. vanilla, 4 avocados, 3/4 cup cocoa powder and 1/2 cup water.
Now, one thing to remember: Since you are using avocados and a banana, the fat/carb/calorie count will be high. But this is real food, folks. And no, you wouldn't want to serve it every night. But when you want something that is not filled with trans fats and empty calories, this is a good food. And you also get good nutrients, unlike conventional pudding. Here is the breakdown, using milk and Splenda:
Now, one thing to remember: Since you are using avocados and a banana, the fat/carb/calorie count will be high. But this is real food, folks. And no, you wouldn't want to serve it every night. But when you want something that is not filled with trans fats and empty calories, this is a good food. And you also get good nutrients, unlike conventional pudding. Here is the breakdown, using milk and Splenda:
Nutrition Facts | ||
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Amount Per Serving | ||
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| Calories | 266.8 | |
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| Total Fat | 19.2 g | |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | |
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| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | |
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| Cholesterol | 1.0 mg | |
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| Sodium | 20.5 mg | |
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| Potassium | 886.7 mg | |
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| Total Carbohydrate | 35.3 g | |
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| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | |
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| Sugars | 17.6 g | |
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| Protein | 4.7 g | |
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| Vitamin A | 4.8 % |
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| Vitamin B-12 | 1.5 % |
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| Vitamin B-6 | 28.8 % |
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| Vitamin C | 22.9 % |
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| Vitamin D | 2.6 % |
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| Vitamin E | 8.4 % |
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| Calcium | 5.1 % |
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| Copper | 25.7 % |
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| Folate | 28.3 % |
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| Iron | 10.2 % |
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| Magnesium | 20.9 % |
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| Manganese | 25.9 % |
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| Niacin | 13.1 % |
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| Pantothenic Acid | 18.8 % |
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| Phosphorus | 14.2 % |
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| Riboflavin | 15.5 % |
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| Selenium | 3.7 % |
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| Thiamin | 7.6 % |
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| Zinc | 9.5 % |
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