It’s somewhat fitting that my last post talked about avocado sauce and guacamole – and tips for storing both. Today I have another avocado recipe for you… though, this time I truly doubt you will have ANY leftovers!
This recipe is an exclusive sneak peek from Engine 2 Diet‘s new book My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet. This book follows Rip Esselstyn’s bestselling Engine 2 Diet, which has helped people transform their health through a whole-foods plant-based diet. If you follow E2D on facebook, you will regularly see testimonials from their readers of weight loss, lowered cholesterol, and even disease reversal (heart disease and diabetes most notably).
In just a few weeks, Rip’s new book “My Beef With Meat” hits shelves. In this new book, Esselstyn shares insight about the foods that most people believe are healthy, yet science reveals are not. My Beef With Meat tackles the questions and skepticism surrounding a plant-based diet, including how we don’t need meat and dairy to have strong bones or get enough protein, how we can get enough calcium and iron in plants, and the problems with the (currently trendy) Paleo fad-diet. In short, Rip delivers the message – and proof – that if you eat plants, you lose weight and feel great.
Today, Engine 2 Diet has kindly given my plant-powered readers an early inside scoop on this book with an exclusiverecipe release!
This CHOCOMOLE is family-friendly, easy, and scrumptious. So, get a spoon. Who needs a bowl? 😉
Chocomole LINK to RECIpage print/share
Prep time: 5 minutes Makes: 1 cup
1 ripe avocado
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1/4 tsp sea salt
¼ cup water (or more if needed)
Instructions: Process everything in a food processor or blender. Add water as needed until smooth.
Variations: If you don’t like the cinnamon taste do not add it. Or, instead of cinnamon add a drop of mint extract. Or add a pinch of cayenne for some heat! Add fruit to make a delicious parfait.
You can preorder My Beef With Meat now, and can visit their new site for more information.
Have you made avocado pudding before? What are your favorite variations? Have you read Engine 2 Diet?
Jenc says
I preordered Rip’s book and started reading it yesterday. I’m a new vegan so I do get asked questions from my friends – more out of curiosity so this book will help! I can’t wait to try some of the recipes. I made the chocomole last night and it was outstanding! My husband could not believe it was made from avocado. I’ll love feeding this to my kids over unhealthy, store-bought pudding. Thanks!
Charlene says
My husband follows Dr. Esselstyn’s program religiously; however avocados are a no no. So this recipe is really not oil free. I will try ot for my dinner guests and my husband will have his usual sorbet! 🙁
Jenny Cruger says
Just made this for my 3 1/2 year old. We’re both vegan and he could totally use the higher whole food plant based fat in this; it was REALLY good, hoping he loves it! Can’t wait to get this book 😉
Fran says
I just have one comment that comes from experience. Making an avocado based pudding is out of this world – but it must be eaten right away or within a few hours. I once made it, and my son in law couldn’t get over how good it was. He convinced me to double the recipe – which was to be served the next day. The avocado taste was overwhelming and it tasted like it had gone bad. What a waste 🙁
Elaine says
this was a delicious dessert for my husband and I, very rich an creamy….. a real treat! I will even admit to licking the spatula ; )
thanks Dreena for the preview to the new book!