If I were stranded on a desert island what's the one thing I could not live without (besides my main man Harrison the cat?)
Avocados. If I had a heaping mountain of avocados I'd be on cloud nine. To me they're the most perfect food. Sweet or savory, blended or sliced, they're awesome. There's rarely a day that goes by that I don't consume one. I'm kind of obsessed with these green gems and with such a fantastic nutrient profile you should be indulging in them as well!
To make it a little easier to incorporate avocados into your life I wanted to share with you a decadent recipe that's simple to make and takes less than 5 minutes to prepare. Ready? Chocolate avocado pudding! It's pretty dreamy.
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Serves 2
Ingredients (use organic and local when possible):
- 2 medium sized avocados
- 4-5 tablespoons raw cacao powder or dark cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (alcohol free)
- pinch of sea salt
Method:
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until creamy and smooth. That's it. You're done!
*Feel free to add a garnish such as mint leaves, orange zest or cinnamon.
Why I Love Avocados?
-Known by the Aztecs as the 'fertility fruit', avocados provide nearly 20 essential nutrients
-Avocados contain folate which is a necessity for pregnant woman to help protect your unborn baby
-They contain more potassium than bananas
-Avocados are a great source of lutein (very important to help protect against eye disease)
-Half an avocado contains 3.4 grams of fibre including both soluble and insoluble
-Because of their low sugar content they're a great fruit for diabetics
-They contain good fats! Great for healthy, glowing, soft skin and lustrous hair
-The oleic acid in avocados can help reduce cholesterol levels
-The list goes on and on.....
There you have it. My rant (one of many I'm sure) on avocados. I hope you find interesting ways to experiment with this amazing, nutrient dense food and share what you discover. Get your health on!
Peace and avocados,
Steph
xx
PS. Here's a picture of my love, Harrison. He enjoys guacamole.