It is wise to make this stealthily the first time. It is ever so much fun to just serve it at dinner, let everyone oooh and ahh over it, and then reveal the ingredients!
Ingredients
3 avocados, peeled and quartered
1 cup maple syrup
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. sea salt
Pinch of cinnamon
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. organic cocoa
Approx. 1 cup of water, to thin
6 strawberries, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
Place avocados, maple syrup, and vanilla in Vitamix along with half of the water. Begin processing, using just enough additional water until the mixture flows smoothly in the blender. (You might need to use the tamper to help things along, or a long spoon to break up the mixture to allow more water to flow into the area where the blades are. I haven't tried it in a food processor, but that might work as well.)
Once the mixture is flowing well, stop the Vitamix and add salt, cinnamon, and cocoa. Blend for around 1 minute, until no green color remains. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides to ensure it is all mixed properly.
Spoon pudding into small bowls, and top with strawberries if desired. Cover and keep in refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 2 days. Keep the portions small and eat slowly, because all the good fat in the avocados makes helps it to fill you up in a hurry!
Amazingly, this really has the texture of pudding! For the record, I do not yet enjoy eating avocados. I know they're good for me, but it's hard to get past the slimy texture. But you know, I could eat this every day if I allowed myself to have that much maple syrup!
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