Lower your raised eyebrows and give this rich-tasting, super-creamy “instant” chocolate pudding a try! A popular treat 
among vegans, this unusual combination of ingredients is becoming more mainstream every day! It contains good fats and lots of fiber from avocados, antioxidants from cocoa powder, and is sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup.
Ingredients
2 large RIPE avocados (about 2 cups)
6 tbsp unsweetened raw cocoa powder
5 tbsp pure maple syrup (can use agave)
¼ cup to ⅓ cup water, milk, almond milk, coconut milk or soy milk
1 tsp vanilla
Pinch fine sea salt
Directions
Place all ingredients into the bowl of a food processor (we use our mini food processor) and whirl until PERFECTLYsmooth. You may need to add a bit more liquid if pudding is too thick. Taste and add more maple syrup if desired. Pudding is ready to eat immediately but tastes best COLD. (Chilling really makes a difference.)
May be stored for up to 24 hours in refrigerator.
Variations:
1) Add 2 to 3 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter. You might need to add a bit more liquid if the pudding is too thick.
2) Add ½ a ripe banana
3) Add a touch of grated orange zest
4) Make up your own variation!
Makes 4 servings
Per serving: 246 calories, 16 g total fat (2.8 g saturated fat), 4 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate, 9.4 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 89 mg sodium
