2 medium sized ripe avocados
1/3 cup raw cacao powder, or more to taste
4- 5 fresh dates, pitted and roughly chopped OR 1 banana & 1 or 2 dates
1/4 cup coconut milk, nut milk or filtered water
1 tsp natural vanilla extract or pure vanilla bean powder
A pinch of unrefined sea salt

Dried coconut, grated dark chocolate or berries to serve

1. Soak the dates in the milk or water for 10-30 minutes to soften. In a blender, add the avocado flesh, dates, milk, vanilla, salt, and cacao powder. Blend until smooth. You may need a little more liquid to facilitate blending and scrape down the sides of the jug a few times.

2. Adjust ingredients to taste, adding more cacao powder if needed. Serve and garnish with your choice of toppings.

Recipe via the super awesome Hungry for Change, Food Matters.

It’s healthy, natural and super nutrient dense. Try it once if you are skeptical about the avocado and you’ll be convinced and hooked! This is a great alternative dessert.

Enjoy! & Happy Holidays