purely decadent raw chocolate pudding

i must start with a disclaimer that this recipe is not completely vegan.  it contains organic raw honey, which i do enjoy for it’s health benefits.  it is antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, healing, digestive and is the only natural substance that never spoils.  just make sure it is unprocessed and comes from a good source that is bee-friendly, the farmers’ market is a good place to look.

because it is an animal product, most vegan’s don’t eat honey.  but this recipe could easily be made using maple syrup or raw agave instead!

purely decadent raw chocolate pudding
6 small haas avocados
4 tbsp cacao powder
3 tbsp maca powder
1 tbsp lavender
1/2 of a nutmeg seed (ground)
1 tsp raw vanilla extract (or 1/4 tsp vanilla bean)
2/3 c raw honey
1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
1 c water
1 medjool date (pitted)

pit and scoop out the flesh of the avocados.  pit the date and combine all ingredients in a blender.  i used a vita-mix to make this, which is pretty much the most powerful blender you can get.  i’m not sure how this mixture would hold up in a regular blender or food processor since it’s so thick.

if, after blended, the mixture is still too thick for your liking you can add more water.

once completely pureed you can spoon it directly into a small bowl for serving or refrigerate until cool.  it will thicken slightly upon chilling. i garnished it with additional lavender.

this is the perfect dessert for treating yourself, or someone you’d like to seduce.  enjoy!

yields about 3 cups