Dessert: Chocolate-Avocado Pudding

Leave it to cool-kid mecca Gjusta in Venice, CA, to create a produce-based, low-sugar, vegan-friendly, “good”-fat-filled, crowd-pleasing dessert. That would also be completely acceptable to eat for breakfast.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Avocados, Nuts, Agave

Health and fertility benefits of Chocolate-Avocado Pudding

Avocados are anti-inflammatory in nature, as they contain omega-3 fatty acids which have been proven to reduce inflammation within the body. Those seeking to sop up more oil-based nutrients will want eat avocado, as they help with their absorption. Vitamins A, D, E, and K all fall into this category, and with each also playing a role in reducing inflammation, ensuring that they get absorbed into your body efficiently will aid you in repairing the damage done by the excess insulin that flows through your veins. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Agave has a low glycemic index (GI) of 17.

Ingredients

2 large avocados, pits removed
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup (or more) fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream (optional)
1/4 cup cocoa nibs and/or chopped hazelnuts

Instructions

Scoop avocado flesh into a blender and scrape in vanilla bean seeds; reserve pod for another use. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, agave nectar, orange juice, and salt and blend to a coarse purée. With motor running, gradually stream in 3/4 cup hot (but not boiling) water; blend, adding more orange juice as needed, until smooth and creamy.
Divide pudding among eight 4 –6 oz. ramekins or small bowls and chill (uncovered) at least 2 hours.
Just before serving, whip cream in a medium bowl to soft peaks and spoon over pudding, if desired; top with cocoa nibs and/or hazelnuts.

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