Lower your raised eyebrows and give this rich-tasting, super-creamy āinstantā chocolate pudding a try!Ā A popular treat 
among vegans, this unusual combination of ingredients is becoming more mainstreamĀ every day!Ā 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)
6Ā tbspĀ unsweetened raw cocoa powder
5Ā tbspĀ pure maple syrupĀ Ā (can use agave)
Ā¼ cup to ā cup water, milk, almond milk, coconut milk or soy milk
1Ā tspĀ 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 3Ā tbspĀ peanut butter or almond butter. You might need to add a bit more liquid if the pudding is too thick.
2) Add Ā½ a ripe banana
3) Add a touch of grated orange zest
4) Make up your own variation!
Makes 4 servings
Per serving: Ā 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
