I like to think that I'm honest about my vegetable dessert experiments that don't quite work. The green ice cream I made with spinach? Probably not for everyone. That (best forgotten) chocolate mint fudge with cauliflower? Clearly a disaster.
As for this chocolate pudding, though? Trust me when I say it's a vegetable containing dessert that you want to embrace.
This recipe is what happens when you have a vague desire for a kale-containing green smoothie, you realise you have an avocado on hand to use up, and then you want a kale-containing green smoothie and chocolate avocado mousse.
It's what happens when you embrace the modern woman's motto of "I can have it all", and you decide to have a kale-containing green smoothie and chocolate avocado mousse and to have them together.
And, it's what happens when you put fruit and vegetables (and cocoa!) into your food processor and magic takes over.
I recommend the outcome as a blissful mix of delicious taste and whole food nutrition.
Magical everything chocolate pudding
Serves 1 - 2
Food processor or high speed blender required.
Vegan, raw, and happiness inspiring.
Honestly not quite the same as any of my previous chocolate avocado puddings!
Ingredients
1 medium banana, frozen (non-frozen would be fine but the pudding won't be as creamy)
Flesh from 1/2 medium or 1 small avocado
~1/3 cup strawberries, hulls removed
~1/3 cup kale, chopped (you can't taste it in the pudding, I promise)
2 dates
2 heaped tbsp cocoa powder (raw if desired)
Method
Put everything in a food processor, and process. Serve immediately or allow to chill in the refrigerator first.
Submitted to Ricki's Wellness Weekend and Healthy Vegan Friday.
What magical things have come out of your kitchen lately?
Mmmm this sounds and looks so creamy+delicious!!! I love it when I'm able to throw things together and end up with a miraculously successful recipe--but of course, that doesn't happen all that often--it seems to come and go in seasons, haha. I really want some of this pudding right now but the only bad thing about processing things is that now I have to be mindful of the time because Selah might be sleeping. :P I hope you have a beautiful day, Kari!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I don't have to worry about waking anyone up with my processing! Sometimes it isn't ideal for Mr Bite, but I figure he can cope ;)
DeleteYou had me at the words "magical" and chocolate" - yum!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteThe things that you can make without sugar are inspiring. I know I need to do more of it but I am just a made crazy baker. Keep posting recipes and I could learn a lot from you Kari
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you. I do make plenty of things with sugar too!
Deletemmm that is challenging but it is good to know that a kale dessert can lead to such bliss - and I think that is healthy enough to have dessert for dinner with no guilt (actually it is probably healthier than a lot f people's dinners - probably even mine!)
ReplyDeleteProbably mine too some nights :P
DeleteThe avocado+chocolate combo, I've seen before but the kale addition is new to me! I'm super impressed that it works and isn't too...green flavored!
ReplyDeleteI was really relieved it turned out! I think the banana and strawberry additions were key :-)
DeleteThis sounds like something they would serve at that cafe I went to with Arabella. How delicious. I love how it has banana and strawberries in it to give that sweetness but also all the greenery for the health kick xx
ReplyDeleteI think it would fit in at your recent cafe visit perfectly :-)
DeleteWhat kind of food processor do you have? I'm thinking of getting one but have no ideas where to start.
ReplyDeleteOoh, exciting! I have a KitchenAid 12 cup food processor and I love it. I bought it 2.5 years ago (http://www.bitesizedthoughts.com/2011/04/introducing.html ) and haven't had any issues. They are expensive things though so I know it's a big decision!
DeleteI love recipes like these! They taste awesome and indulgent and still are good for you! I wish avocados weren't so expensive here, I hate using them in smoothies/puddings when I love them plain!
ReplyDeleteIf I liked them plain I would probably feel the same (I'm a bit like that with mangos, which I love plain and so dislike 'wasting' in recipes!). Fortunately we have periods where they are quite cheap here, mostly around this time of year (summer) so it makes it a bit more affordable :-)
DeleteWhat a wacky dessert and isn't it terrific that it's got all that goodness in it!
ReplyDeleteI know (on both counts)!
DeleteI still haven't tried chocolate avocado, still "on the list" though...and sneaky kale? Always a winner :-)
ReplyDeleteYou seeing my repeat posts on chocolate avocado must be like me seeing your gorgeous loaves of sourdough bread - every time I think, "I must!", and yet, somehow...not yet.
DeleteFound your site through Carrie on Vegan and this was the first recipe I tried. My family (including 2 year old) GOBBLED it up! I'll be back to find more family favorites, thank you! (I'm not a food blogger, but in case you're interested ... www.sometruthtothat.blogspot.com)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Candice! I always love hearing when people have made recipes, and all the more so when they enjoyed them :-) Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
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