Pudding with a twist…
A friend of mine introduced me to this simple recipe in culinary school and it is now one of my favorites. Not only is it a very healthy alternative for kids but adults too can enjoy.
Avocado Cocoa Pudding
Ingredients + directions
3 whole avocados (haas or florida work best)
½ cup water
¼ cup agave syrup
¾ cup cocoa powder
Sea salt
Directions:
Blend avocados in a food processor adding water a little at a time until a silky texture has been created. Add agave, cocoa powder and a pinch of salt. Blend well.
Once you have this pudding base you can simply eat it plain or use is as a dip for yummy fresh fruits or any of your favorite dessert recipes that call for pudding. Avocados really give a texture that is so true to conventional puddings that are found prepackaged or made from a boxed powder.
Avocados are actually a fruit and offer natural monounsaturated fats that are great for cell development in rapidly growing children, especially in the brain. They also offer more potassium than bananas and are very rich in many vitamins including E, K and the Bs while having an extremely high fiber content composed of 75% insoluble and 25% soluble. Avocados also have a dense proportion of Lutein, an antioxidant to help maintain the health of eyes.
Have fun with this recipe and I bet your kids won’t even notice a difference.
Bibliography
Wikipedia – Avocados
Avocado.org
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