Peppermint Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Dec 16, 2021If you’re limiting your avocado intake to guac and salads, you’re missing out, friend.
They’re a creamy, nutritious addition to smoothies and desserts. And I promise, you can’t taste it when there are other strong flavors in the mix.
A favorite is avocado pudding, especially if I need a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. It’s simple, quick, and a blood-sugar balancer to get me through to dinner.
I've been a fan of this chocolate avocado pudding recipe for a while now, but last year I felt a little daring and added a few drops of peppermint to my usual lineup, and BOOM... it was the perfect festive upgrade.
So this year I made it official with a recipe.
Peppermint Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado
2 Tbsp cacao powder or high quality unsweetened cocoa powder
1-2 Tbsp maple syrup (to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp peppermint extract or a few drops of peppermint oil
Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins: 1 Tbsp water or milk, or more if needed to blend. 1 scoop collagen powder.
Instructions
1. Slice the avocado into chunks and scoop out into a blender or mini food processor. Add in remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth. Add a tbsp of water or milk if you're having trouble getting it to blend.
2. Give it a taste test, and add a touch more syrup, if necessary. Blend again until combined.
Serve right away, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Stir before serving if it has separated.
Tips:
- Toppings add a tasty texture. I like crushed candy canes, coconut flakes or cocoa nibs.
- Adding 3-4 frozen cherries or 1/4 ripe banana are other ways to add a nutritional flavor boost (instead of more syrup) if you’re feeling threatened by the avocado flavor.
Enjoy!
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