Craig
12/7/2016
5:11:40 PM | |  | |
Raw "Dark" Chocolate Peppermint Avocado Pudding
Prep time: approximately 10 minutes when all ingredients are ready to go.
Clean Up: doesn't get any simpler, one mixing spoon unless you use a blender.
I do not measure anything when I make this but add as I go to my tastes and "dark" refers to how much raw cacao you add. Always organic or the cleanest ingredients I can find or afford.
I usually start with one or two ripe avocados which I scoop out into a glass mixing bowl. I don't have a blender so I mix by hand. After getting it as smooth as possible, then add liquid stevia (Wisdom Naturals SteviaClear), vanilla extract, peppermint extract and a tiny pinch of salt, all to taste and mix well. Next add raw cacao or cocoa (Now Foods has a decent one with no other ingredients) and mix gently until the powder is blended in thoroughly. I usually then pinch open a soft gel of Astaxanthin (a powerful fat soluble anti-oxidant) especially if I've made more than will last a day or two, to help preserve and mix in. Be careful as it is a dye that will stain. Next comes anywhere from 2-4 tablespoons of liquid coconut oil which is thoroughly mixed. Pop the airtight lid on the bowl and into the refrigerator.
A blender will make a much smoother version and you will be surprised how close this tastes to the chocolate pudding we ate growing up only this is a much healthier and nutritious version! Enjoy.
And remember to smile and even laugh in anticipation when making this and even more so when you taste it.
Love adds to the nutritional value! I have that from a Higher Authority.
Craig |
