Chocolate Avocado Pudding

This Chocolate Avocado Pudding is a rich and creamy dessert that satisfies your chocolate cravings while being packed with healthy ingredients. The combination of ripe avocado and cocoa powder creates a smooth, indulgent texture without the need for refined sugars. Naturally sweetened with banana, this pudding is a deliciously nutritious treat that can be enjoyed guilt-free.

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 200 grams ripe avocado
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 50 grams mashed ripe banana
• 30 ml milk
• 1 tablespoon nut butter (e.g., almond or peanut butter, homemade)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons chopped dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher, for garnish)

Procedure:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, cocoa powder, mashed banana, almond milk, nut butter and vanilla extract.
• Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary to ensure everything is well combined.
• Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more mashed banana or a bit more cocoa powder for richness.
• Once blended to a creamy consistency, transfer the pudding to serving bowls and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
• Before serving, top with chopped dark chocolate for added texture and flavor.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Calories: 200 kcal
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbohydrates: 32.3 g
• Fat: 5.8 g