Chocolate Avocado Pudding (with Chia Seeds) (Vegan & Paleo)

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while honey is often more affordable.

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Oat milk is creamier, while soy milk is typically less expensive.

dark chocolate shavings

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cacao nibs are less processed and have less sugar, while chocolate chips are often cheaper.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: unsweetened cocoa mix

Carob powder is caffeine-free, while cocoa mix is often more affordable.

Open the avocado and scrape all of the darker green flesh near the skin into a food processor.

Add raw cacao powder, vanilla extract, a little bit of cinnamon, chia seeds, a pinch of salt, and water or any milk of your choice to the food processor.

Add your sweetener of choice; the creator uses coconut sugar and raw honey.

Process the mixture for a few seconds and scrape the sides of the bowl if needed.

Chill the mixture in the fridge for about 20 to 30 minutes to allow the chia seeds to expand and thicken the pudding.

Serve the pudding chilled, topping it with freeze-dried strawberries and macadamia nuts.

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