Ingredients • 2 large avocados chilled • 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk • 1/3 cup raw cacao powder Optional Toppings • hazelnuts roughly chopped
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Chocolate Avocado Pudding Recipe • 1/3 cup maple syrup • 2 tsp vanilla extract
• sea salt
Instructions 1. Slice avocados in half and remove the pit. 2. Scoop out the flesh into a food processor. 3. Add the remaining ingredients. 4. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. 5. Test and see if you’d like to add any additional sweetener. 6. Divide the chocolate avocado pudding into four serving bowls. 7. Serve with your favorite toppings such as hazelnuts or sea salt. The HASS Avocado Board supports nutrient research suggesting one avocado a day increases lutein levels. Lutein is one of two major carotenoids found in the human eye, the macula & the retina. Higher lutein levels improve the macula, retina, cognitive performance, skin, joint, and cellular health in older adults. Editor’s Note: This recipe was submitted by Marla Turnbull, Master Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Owner of Nature’s Divine Healing. She can be reached at 412-3024638 or at Marla@NaturesDivineHealing.com. Visit www.NaturesDivineHealing.com for additional information and education. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com
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