Guilt Free Chocolate Pudding

Published on August 18, 2015 | By |

An all-time client favorite, this rich, creamy dessert is jam packed with antioxidants and healthy fats. This recipe uses the raw cacao which is much higher in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals than cocoa powder.

I once served this to 30 people at a cooking class and asked them to guess what made this dairy-free chocolate pudding creamy….and they couldn’t guess that it was avocados. Be sure to use very ripe avocados for best texture and flavor.

Ingredients

2 medium ripe avocados
Maple syrup to taste (about 1/3 cup)
2 teaspoons extra virgin coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt
4 tablespoons raw cacao powder
Unsweetened almond, hemp or coconut milk (just enough so the blender will run smoothly, about 1/4 cup)
Optional: about 1 cup fresh berries

Instructions

1. Put all ingredients into a high-speed blender or food processor; blend until smooth. (A high-speed blender, immersion blender or food processor will do the job.)
2. Taste and adjust flavorings to keep your palate happy.
3. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve garnished with fresh berries, if desired.