HEALTHY CHOCOLATE PUDDING RECIPE!

When my clients are struggling with sugar cravings, I work with them to identify and heal the underlying cause of the craving. I also suggest that they upgrade their sweet treats. I was so excited when I found the below recipe for raw chocolate pudding as sometimes I need a healthy sweet treat too! This healthy recipe is a great example of what you can learn in my upcoming Women’s Wellness Club, starting in September.

Avocadoes are an excellent source of healthy fat. We all need fat so don’t be afraid of it! The creamy texture and deep chocolate-y taste of this pudding had me oohing and aahing with pleasure!

Healthy Chocolate Pudding

 Ingredients

3 avocadoes

6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa/cacao powder (i.e. Dagoba Organic Cacao Powder http://www.amazon.com/

-Organic-Chocolate-Certified-Powder/dp/B001K2HWNU)

¼ cup raw honey (look for it at your local farmers’ market)

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Sea salt

Directions

Puree avocadoes, cocoa powder, honey and vanilla in a food processor until smooth. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides a few times. Sprinkle pudding with salt before serving.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes, Cook Time: None! Serves 4

From Whole Living Magazine August 2011 Issue

Recipe courtesy of Christine Grasso, a Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach, a devoted yogini, & a satisfied customer of Andrea’s. She specializes in supporting women who are struggling to lose weight or with digestive disorders. She helps them eat right for their body type, reduce stress, & have more energy. She leads workshops on holistic health and nutrition, offers individual and group health coaching to women, and teaches yoga. Sign up her FREE preview of the new Women’s Wellness Club on 9/14 to Fall Into Fantastic Energy. Limited seating - register at http://www.christinegrasso.com/.

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