Healthy Chocolate Pudding (Dairy-free, Kid-friendly)

Course Dessert

Prep Time 10 minutes

Servings 4

1 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
1 ripe avocado, seeded and halved
2 dates (medjool dates work well)
1/4 cup raw cacao (regular cocoa powder can also be used)
1/3 cup raw unsalted cashews
1 tbsp coconut oil (no need to melt)
2 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup (may also do 1 Tbsp. honey + 5 drops Stevia extract)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Dash of sea salt

Throw all ingredients in Vitamix or high-speed blender. Start on lowest setting and gradually increase speed to high. Blend for two minutes or until silky smooth. Add a little more almond or coconut milk if necessary.
Chill for at least one hour and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired.

Pro mom tips:

-Make it while the kids are sleeping or out of the house so they won't keep asking if it's ready yet while it chills.

-Because the dates and nuts supply a good amount of fiber, I've found that this pudding has helped my kiddos stay "regular".

-It will stay fresh for up to two days in the fridge (if it lasts that long).