Lunch: Avocado Gelato

Avocado adds an unexpected savoriness — plus its retro shade of green — to icy gelato, made in part with fat-free milk.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Avocados

Health and fertility benefits of Avocado Gelato

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.

Ingredients

1/2 c. whole milk
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. fat-free milk
1/2 c. sugar
4 strip orange zest
2 ripe Hass avocados
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
Lime wedges
1/4 tsp. Coarse salt

Instructions

Prepare an ice-water bath. Whisk whole milk with cornstarch in a bowl.
Whisk together fat-free milk, sugar, and orange zest in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Add cornstarch mixture, and cook, whisking, until mixture bubbles and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove orange zest. Set in ice-water bath to cool.
Purée avocados, lime juice, salt, and milk mixture in a food processor.
Freeze the avocado mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to an airtight container, and freeze for at least 3 hours (or up to 2 weeks). Spoon 2 scoops of gelato into each bowl, and serve with lime wedges for squeezing. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.

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