If you love avocados, you've got to give this one a try. If you don't - you should still give it a try! The taste is undetectable in this recipe, and their creaminess is the perfect substitute for milk or heavy cream. Garnish with some fresh strawberries & raspberries, and you've got the perfect little treat for valentine's day.

Avocados offer nearly 20 vitamins and minerals per serving, including B vitamins, potassium and folate. They're high in monounsaturated fats, the "good" fats, that support healthy cholesterol levels.

The benefits of cacao aren't too shabby, either. It contains powerful antioxidant compounds called flavonoids, which defend against free radical damage.

Chocolate Avocado Pudding

I N G R E D I E N T S

• 2 large avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cacao powder
• 1/3 cup coconut milk
• Natural sweetener (to taste) - honey, maple syrup, monk fruit, or stevia work well for this recipe
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon

D I R E C T I O N S

Blend avocados, cacao powder, sweetener, coconut milk, vanilla and cinnamon in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate pudding until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Recipe adapted from allrecipes.com, recipe found here.