Paleo Lavender Mint Chocolate Pudding

Greetings Friends! Today I am sharing a delicious dessert that is gluten free and dairy free. In addition to chocolate, lavender and mint, this tasty pudding has a surprising hidden ingredient...

...avocado! If you're like me, you may be thinking, "I like avocado, but in pudding?" I have a major sweet tooth and am constantly seeking healthier options. After tweaking my recipe, I decided to put it to the test. I shared it with my Bible study group and asked them to guess my hidden healthy ingredient and not one person tasted the avocado! In fact, two of my friends exclaimed, "Avocado?!" at the exact same time!

I blend it in my smoothie blender to get it extra creamy, then chill it before serving. The ingredients I used are consistent with the popular Paleo diet. Here's what you'll need:

2 small avocados

2 tablespoons raw organic agave nectar

3 tablespoons raw organic cacoa powder

1 cup almond milk

1/2 teaspoon organic peppermint extract

1/4 teaspoon organic culinary lavender

This recipe makes three 1/2 cup servings. Enjoy!

MY HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR FEATURING THIS POST:

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AudreyFebruary 22, 2015 at 2:57 PM
Never would have thought about avocado in a chocolate dessert. Good that you are finding healthy desserts for your sweet tooth. Looks pretty in your jadeite dishes.
CeciliaFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:20 AM
Interesting! Never thought avocado could be used that way. Might have to give it a try.
Scrappy quilterFebruary 24, 2015 at 9:13 PM
Interesting is right. I might give this one a try.
Kelly-AnneFebruary 24, 2015 at 11:33 PM
Oh my! This looks perfectly divine! I have actually eaten a chocolate cheesecake made with avocado before and how amazing it was! I never would have guessed that avocado could be so good in something made with...chocolate! Thank you for sharing your lovely recipe - I I would love to try it:)
Hugs to you!
StephanieFebruary 27, 2015 at 10:11 AM
I am truly amazed at how many recipes call for avocados :) This pudding looks delicious, my friend! Thanks for sharing at ROI. Happy weekend to you!
Sherry @ Thrift My HouseMarch 1, 2015 at 7:20 AM
I've been eating whole30/paleo for a couple of months now. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! It looks and sounds delicious.
UnknownMarch 3, 2015 at 7:55 AM
Wow, avocado is a surprising ingredient! I've been looking for more paleo recipes, so thanks for sharing this at the #HomeMattersParty :)
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMarch 3, 2015 at 8:31 PM
I am seeing more and more sweet recipes with avocado. I have got to try it! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann

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