Avocado may not seem like your typical dessert ingredient but its consistency and versatility make it a good option to include in mousses and puddings within your healthy eating plan.
Losing pregnancy weight can be difficult when you take an overly restrictive approach, that’s why eating sweet treats like this will keep you slim, and sane!
Thankfully there are delicious desserts that can be made without excessive amounts of refined sugar, cream and butter.
This dessert is simple to make, needs no baking time and is packed with goodness that comes from avocados.
Ingredients:
- 2 large, soft avocados
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 cup almond milk
- Half a teaspoon of cinnamon
- Quarter of a cup of crushed pistachios
Optional Extras:
- Top with walnuts, almonds or macadamias instead
- Top with sliced banana, kiwifruit, or fresh berries
- Substitute the honey for maple syrup
- Use skim milk, coconut milk or oat milk instead
Method:
- Place all ingredients into a blender, except for the pistachios and milk.
- Blend for about 3 minutes, until smooth, then add your milk and blend again until the mixture is smooth. Add more milk if a lighter consistency is preferred.
- Separate the mixture into small bowls and place in the fridge (covered) for 2-3 hours.
- Remove from the fridge and top with crushed pistachios, and serve.
Serves: 4. Calories per serve: 309
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