CCC Avocado Pudding (Chia, Chocolate, Cherry)
Prep Time
10 minutes + 2 hours or overnight in fridge
Prep Notes
This great treat is packed with nutrition!!
Chia seed
Full of fiber to keep you full longer, aids in digestion. Natural source of energy. High in Omega 3’s (heart healthy, anti-inflammatory & mood food)
Avocado
Contains both soluble & insoluble fiber, which aid in digestion and improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Cherries
Rich in quercetin, an antioxidant that helps combat inflammation & acts as an antihistamine, contains melatonin which helps with insomnia.
Dates
A “gentle” sweetener. Less likely to cause indigestion & bloating, compared with processed sweeteners. Fiber, Iron, Magnesium & B vitamins. 3 X potassium than bananas. Loaded with polyphenols, plant-based compounds that work as antioxidants.
Cocao Powder & Dark Chocolate (70% or higher) Polyphenols, flavanoids, and antioxidants to fight disease and inflammation. Low in sugar and low glycemic.
Yields
2 servings
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado, pitted
1/2 cup frozen unsweetened cherries
2 TBL chia seed
2 Tablespoons cacao powder (or cocoa powder if you don’t have cacao)
1/4 cup almond milk, or water (may need a bit more)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
4 Medjool dates, pitted OR 1-2 TBL pure maple syrup
Directions
Place all the ingredients for the pudding in a powerful blender and blend until the mixture is thick and creamy.
Divide between serving cups.
Cover and place in fridge for at least 2 hours, if not overnight.
Top with all natural whip cream, Tru Whip or coconut whipped cream, bright berries & dash cinnamon, raw or roasted shredded coconut flakes.
To Make Whipped Cream:
1 can light coconut milk, chilled in fridge overnight
1 T raw honey
Take coconut milk can out of fridge and scoop out the hardened cream layer from the top, leaving the liquid behind. Place cream in small bowl with honey and whip until light and fluffy.
To make roasted coconut shavings:
Turn oven to 325. Spread unsweetened coconut shavings on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and spray with grapeseed or coconut oil. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy on pudding, in oatmeal or on plain Greek yogurt.
