Avocado Chocolate Pudding

I am well aware that the concept of mixing avocado and chocolate together might repel a few of you away from this blog entry. Nevertheless, I have built up the courage to share this beneficial dessert option.  My brother’s wife was kind enough to introduce me to this healthy chocolate pudding alternative without sacrificing taste or texture. Let’s face it, the reason we eat pudding is for the rich, silky smooth flavors that easily satisfy every chocolate lovers’ taste buds.

Now for some convincing! In case you haven’t already skipped down to the recipe, avocados are available year round and easily accessible at your local supermarket. I prefer purchasing them at Farmers’ Markets as you can purchase them for next to nothing, and they are usually ripe for the picking. Their creamy texture has given them the top spot in my books for culinary versatility. Not to mention that they are packed with fiber (keeping you fuller longer), vitamin E, and antioxidants that will keep those pretty eyes of yours protected. So instead of grabbing a snack-pack pre-packaged pudding, why not give this choco-avocado delight a try?

Xo Dom Appetit!

PS. this recipe makes about a cup, but after 3-4 tablespoons your craving will be satisfied!

Avocado Chocolate Pudding

Prep Time: 10 mins

Tools needed: small smoothie blender (or food processor), measuring spoons and cups, cutting board, paring knife

Ingredients:

2 ripe avocados (pitted and peeled)
4 tablespoons of cocoa
3 tablespoons of honey
2 tablespoons of water

Directions:

1)  Pit and peel avocados and throw into blender. Add water, cocoa, and honey. Blend until all items are smooth (you can add more honey to make it as sweet as you please!)