Oh So Creamy Paleo Chocolate Pudding

After offering to bring dessert for a dinner party, I set out to find a Paleo and nut-free concoction made without coconut. So, ya that was a tough one. Over and over I kept seeing recipes for chocolate pudding made with avocado but, quite honestly, thought it sounded weird so I continued my search. Well, long story short, I made the pudding and it was FABULOUS! I am so glad I went for it and made this yummy batch of creamy chocolate goodness.  The following recipe is my take on several recipes I found. 

• 1 large avocado, peeled and seeded
• 1/4 cup and 1T (or 5T) cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1T coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt

Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Spoon into bowls (2-4 bowls depending on how hungry you are) and chill for 1-2 hours. Chilling isn't crucial but it makes it even better.  Serve and enjoy!!

YoNanan a.k.a. Banana Soft Serve (0 Points+)

Did you say ZERO points plus?!!!  Yup!  I heard of this recipe several years ago while watching an episode of Rachael Ray.  I re-encountered it a few months back on an eating raw website and have been making it all the time. Funny enough, we saw a commercial for a product called YoNaNa which will make this for you without a food processor, which is totally silly!!  Anyways, here is the recipe.  Enjoy!

1 frozen banana, sliced (6 or so pieces so that it will blend easier)

splash of coconut milk, water, etc.

Place frozen banana slices into food processor (a blender will not work the same, sorry!).  Pulse until all large chunks are gone.  Add splash of liquid and let the food processor run until it looks like soft serve.

Done!

Occasionally we'll add bits of unsweetened chocolate and unsweetened coconut for a little crunch.

Cost is less than 30 cents, basically one banana.