One of my most ardent searches as I pursue a life of healthy eating has been for a wonderful, creamy, chocolaty dessert. Get real! However, I do believe I'm on the right track with this particular recipe.
For one, it contains agave nectar as the sweetener, which has a low glycemic index so it is slowly absorbed into the body preventing spikes in blood sugar. It's also dairy free even though it's as creamy as can be. However, it's still high in sugars and carbohydrates so moderation is appropriate. As Hugh Mackay says, "Nothing is perfect."
Recipe:
2 ripe avocados
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup agave nectar
2 teaspoons vanilla
Whip all the ingredients together. Place into a covered container and cool it in the fridge or the freezer for about an hour. Serve.
A few lovely scoops of this concoction along with some sliced strawberries make a lovely dessert. I recently served this to three of my friends and they gave it six thumbs up. Then we went outside with bubble wands and sent soapy bubbles throughout the neighborhood. I have some pretty neat friends.
Enjoy!
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