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FALLBROOK – Many people place emphasis eating a heart-healthy diet, but everyone likes a decadent dessert once in a while. What is a person who wants to stay healthy but enjoy something special do?
Health-conscious people don't need to sacrifice sweets on special occasions. With a few substitute ingredients, even something as rich as chocolate pudding can be made healthier. Try this recipe for “Chocolate Avocado-Chia Pudding” from the American Heart Association, which gets a healthy boost from creamy avocado and chia seeds.
Chocolate Avocado-Chia Pudding
Start to finish: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
3 Medjool dates, pitted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted chopped almonds or walnuts (optional)
Directions:
In a food processor or blender, process all the ingredients except the almonds until smooth.
Transfer the pudding to serving dishes.Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the chia seeds to thicken.
Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds, if desired.
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