Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Surprise! This decadent-looking chocolate pudding is healthier than you think—it’s mostly avocado! Mixed with cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla & almond, you could trick your taste buds into thinking you’re enjoying the creamiest, most authentic chocolate pudding out there, completely avocado-free. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 avocados
• ¾ cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 ½ tsp almond extract
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• 1 ½ tsp coarse sea salt
• 1/3 cup granola

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. PREPARE PUDDING

• Remove pit from avocados and scoop flesh into food processor or high speed blender and pulse until creamy
• Add milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond extract & 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract, then blend   until combined, scraping down sides as needed

2. MAKE WHIPPED CREAM

• In a bowl, beat heavy cream with a hand mixer until peaks form
• Add powdered sugar, ground ginger & remaining vanilla extract (½ tsp) and continue to beat until stiff

3. GARNISH & GATHER

• Scoop pudding into bowls, sprinkle with sea salt then top with whipped cream & granola