6 Recipes That Prove Avocado and Chocolate Are Perfect Together
Avocado and chocolate are amazing on their own, but imagine our surprise when we found that they somehow work together. Yes, you read that right — avocado mixed with chocolate. Given that avocado has a mild flavor, it takes on all the goodness of chocolate, but makes it even creamier. Besides tasting delicious and adding a boost of fiber, the addition of avocado also eliminates the need for dairy in classic dessert recipes.
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PMS Smoothie
This chocolate banana smoothie has everything you need to ease PMS symptoms — including the healthy fats of an avocado. The avocado is tasteless in the drink, but adds a rich creaminess.
Raw Chocolate Pudding
All you need is a blender to make this raw chocolate pudding. Filled with heart-healthy avocado and antioxidant-rich cacao, it's one of the healthiest desserts we've ever tasted.
Coconut Avocado Pudding
Coconut milk combines with avocado in this creamy, vegan chocolate pudding. Add a little decadence by topping it off with a vegan whipped coconut cream.
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes With Avocado "Buttercream" Frosting
No one will ever believe everything about these chocolate cupcakes is vegan — even the "buttercream" frosting. The fiber-filled frosting is a mix of avocado, cocoa powder, and maple syrup.
Paleo Mousse Brownies
These flourless mousse brownies prove that a good Paleo dessert does exist.
Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
This frosty chocolate avocado smoothie is so good, it might as well be a dessert. Filled with coconut, cocoa, dates, and avocado (duh!), it's rich and creamy — much like a chocolate milkshake!