This is a favourite of mine for surprising people with the healthy ingredients. The guesses are mostly that it is cream based until I say it’s vegan and then they think it is tofu. Avocado is the last on their list, but it makes a for a great creamy base. The deep chocolate from the raw cacao covers the avocado taste and the extra sweetness from the vanilla and maple syrup bring the dish to a completely different level.
Raw cacao – Raw organic cacao has over 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries. It is the highest plant-based source of iron, as well as having more calcium than cows’ milk as well as magnesium.
Avocado – High in natural fats, loaded with fibre and high in potassium
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- ¼ cup raw cacao
- ½ tsp. vanilla essence
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
- 3 tbsp. maple syrup (more or less to your own taste)
- Pinch of salt
Method
- Place all the ingredients in a blender
- Taste and adjust for sweetness
