AVOCADO DESSERTS 4 WAYS
CHOCOLATE AVOCADO PUDDING
INGREDIENTS
2 large, ripe avocados, cubed
3 tablespoons dark chocolate cocoa powder
½ cup dark chocolate, melted
¼ cup almond milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
PREPARATION
1. Add the avocados to a blender or food processor, along with the cocoa powder, melted chocolate, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt.
2. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary.
3. Serve immediately, or chilled.
4. Enjoy!
MINT CHIP AVOCADO ICE CREAM
INGREDIENTS
2 large, ripe avocados, cubed
¼ cup honey
¼ cup full fat coconut milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Pinch of sea salt
Dark chocolate, chopped, to taste
PREPARATION
1. Add the avocados to a blender or food processor, along with honey, coconut milk, peppermint extract and salt.
2. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary.
3. Pour mixture into a freezer-safe dish and fold in the chocolate chunks.
4. Freeze for at least 2-3 hours. If freezing overnight, allow to defrost for 10-15 minutes for easier scooping.
5. Enjoy!
AVOCADO FUDGE
INGREDIENTS
2 medium avocados, cubed
1 ripe banana
¼ cup honey
⅔ cup coconut oil, melted
Squeeze of lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Chopped walnuts
Coconut flakes
PREPARATION
1. In a blender of food processor, combine avocado, banana, honey, coconut oil, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary.
2. Pour mixture into a parchment lined 8x8 inch freezer-safe dish and top with chopped walnuts and coconut flakes, or your favorite toppings!
3. Freeze for at least 3 hours.
4. Remove from freezer and cut into squares.
5. Enjoy!
CHOCOLATE AVOCADO BROWNIES
INGREDIENTS
1 large, ripe avocado, cubed
2 eggs
½ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, eggs, honey and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder.
4. Combine the wet and dry mixtures and fold until a batter forms. Pour batter into a greased 8x8 inch baking pan.
5. Bake for 20-30 minutes.
6. Allow to cool and enjoy!
