Don’t run away after reading ‘avocado’ in the title of a dessert recipe…just look at it! YUM.
Avocado is such a perfect ingredient to replicate the texture of pudding while providing health benefits that regular pudding doesn’t have. These health benefits include potassium (more than a banana!), heart healthy fats, fiber, and other important nutrients in your diet, including Vitamin K and Vitamin C.
Another ingredient that may be new to you is peanut butter powder! I use this in a TON of recipes. PB powder is not only wonderful for the texture and flavor for this pudding, but it is also fantastic when added to smoothies & oatmeal.
Give this recipe a try and be sure to post a picture, tagging me on Instagram or Facebook when you do–I can’t wait to see it whipped up in your kitchen!
Ingredients:
2 medium RIPE avocados
1/4 C. powdered peanut butter
3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. REAL maple syrup or honey
(optional: crushed peanuts for topping)
Directions:
In a bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until NO lumps remain! You can also use a small food processor instead of a fork. It’s important the avocados are ripe, or the texture will not be smooth like chocolate pudding.
Add the powdered peanut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and maple syrup or honey to the mashed avocados. Mix well to combine.
Separate the pudding evenly among 4 bowls and serve immediately with crushed peanuts sprinkled on top. Or, store pudding in an air tight container in the refrigerator to enjoy later, topping with the peanuts when ready to serve.