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Chocolate Avocado Pudding

This satisfying and tasty sweet treat almost seems too good to be true; it takes no longer than five minutes to make but can be enjoyed for so much longer. This recipe is an amazing option for when you have avocados that are about to go bad. This pudding can easily be made vegan by substituting your preferred milk and sweetener in. Avocados provide essential omega-3 fatty acids while the raw cocoa powder has a high antioxidant content, making for a delicious nutrient-dense recipe! This pudding is an amazing afternoon snack to keep you full until dinner time, and will also provide you with some much-needed energy from the sweetener. You can easily boost the nutritional value of this pudding by slicing up some bananas and adding them to the pudding before enjoying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup sweetener (maple syrup, honey, agave nectar)
  • 4 tbsp milk of choice
  • Dash of vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Add avocado, cocoa powder, sweetener, milk, vanilla, and salt to a blender. Blend until a smooth pudding-like consistency is formed
  2. Transfer pudding to a small glass or bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to one hour
  3. Top pudding with whipped cream or some cocoa shavings, and enjoy!

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