Avocado chocolate pudding recipe | Ohio State Medical Center

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Soy milk is often less expensive and has a similar texture.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cacao nibs provide a healthier crunch.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is typically less expensive and neutral in flavor.

Introduce the recipe and discuss the benefits of using avocados for those with lactose intolerance.

Select ripe avocados by pressing gently to check for softness or by checking if the stem pops off easily.

Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out while ensuring no meat is left on the skin.

Add the avocado flesh to a food processor.

Add the entire banana to the food processor.

Add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder to the food processor.

Soak pitted dates in warm water for about 3 hours to soften them, then add them to the food processor.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the food processor.

Blend the mixture on high for about 3-4 minutes until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even mixing.

Transfer the pudding into a bowl and chill it in the refrigerator.

Serve the pudding in stemware glasses using a spatula to avoid smudging the edges.

Sprinkle raw almonds on top before serving, and optionally add powdered sugar or cardamom for extra flavor.

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