Our momstown Milton Junior Chefs celebrated Valentine’s weekend with a delicious chocolaty treat that is healthy too!
Dr Erica Robinson and I had a great time making some delicious and nutritious chocolate pudding with our momstown Milton Junior Chef’s today!
I remember the first time that I saw a recipe for chocolate pudding made with avocado…I have to admit, I was more than a little sceptical. I love avocados, but couldn’t imagine them making a decadent dessert. After giving the recipe a try, I was absolutely blown away by how delicious it was. I am always looking for ways to get healthy food into my kids while eliminating unhealthy foods…and this recipe fits the bill!
Here is more or less the recipe I used at Friday’s event. I made a few changes based on what I had on hand and my children’s preferences. I have noted my modifications in brackets. I hope that you enjoy this silky chocolate pudding as much as our Junior Chef’s and Mama’s did! We served this with fresh fruit as a special Valentine’s Day treat.
Dark Chocolate Pudding
Yield: Serves 4-6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hour Chill Time
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Deep dark chocolate pudding that is made with a secret ingredient…avocados!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (I used chocolate coconut milk – It’s what my daughter likes to drink)
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Cinnamon?! – Scratch the cinnamon)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Raspberries, for garnish
Click here for the easy to follow directions for this delicious chocolate pudding!
Join us at our next Junior Chef program where we will be making Crunchy Maple Granola
Written by Michelle Hawco, your local Remax Real Estate Agent, mom to 2 beautiful girls and momstown Milton member
