Okay, I have vowed to not use internet recipes and recipes from blogger friends but to use my plethora of cookbooks and numerous magazine subscriptions for inspiration instead.
I am going to say that this post doesn’t count. I am going to deviate from the plan today.
I have made the original recipe, Chocolate Avocado Pudding with Coconut Milk from Inspired Edibles, numerous times and have shared it with many friends. It is an easy and healthy dessert that (!!!BONUS!!!) is also delicious.
As the summer heat is on us, I wanted icie treats, something cold and decadent tasting that could cool us down on a triple digit day. I decided to make Avocado Fudgesicles inspired by Kelly at Inspired Edibles. (And, I wanted to continue to participate in Heather’s Summer of the Popsicle, part deux at Girlichef).
Avocado Fudgesicles
Based on Chocolate Avocado Pudding with Coconut Milk from Inspired Edibles
2 small ripe avocados, peeled and flesh removed from pit
1/3 c. organic cocoa powder
3/4 c. lite coconut milk
1/3 c. agave nectar
2 t. pure vanilla extractThrow this all in the food processor and puree until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze. Yields: about 14 oz.
This is such a thick and creamy mixture that you will need to tap the molds on the cabinet many times so you won’t have air bubbles like mine. They were still more than edible!
I swear, you can tell everyone these are banana-chocolate pops and they will NEVER know the difference. Seriously. So good. (I love recipes that trick people! Especially when you are helping them eat healthier.) I gave my sister one this past weekend when she was visiting. “Would you like a homemade fudgesicle?”
“Absolutely,” she replied. Both The Hubs and I watched her face as she realized this was no ordinary popsicle. Her brows furrowed. “I am getting lots of vanilla.”
“There is a bit.”
“Yogurt?”
“Nope.”
“What kind of chocolate?”
“Cocoa powder.
“Reallllyyyyy?”
“Yes-sir-ee! Give up yet?”
Finally, I had to tell her the main ingredient was avocados. “Aha, I knew,” she said. “I knew a saw one tiny green speck.”
“Whatever,” I replied in true sibling rivalry fashion.
She wanted the recipe. I haven’t decided if I will share it with her or not. 🙂
Here is Abigail’s flower today:
These are Bouganvillia and Hibiscus flowers from the green house last winter.
Please send her good thoughts!!!!
I don’t mind the air bubbles at all…the pops look delish, Debra.
I didn’t mind them either, but they weren’t very photogenic. 🙂
Ok, the conversation with your sister still has me smiling. I wonder if I could get those by Dudette. They look really good. Sending good thoughts to Abigail.
Yeah, our conversations tend to be hilarious b/c we both think we know more than the other! 🙂 Thanks for sending good thoughts Abby’s way.
So, these are like…healthy? And I can have lots, right?
You have my permission to have as many as you want! (Make a double batch if you have bigger molds.)
I love it Eliot!! I’m so pleased that my chocolate-avo pudding inspired you to make these delightful fudgesicles and I cannot wait to try them! I love fudgesicles in the summertime (ah, the childhood memories…) and these ones sound just right ;-). The conversation with your sister is too funny — she spotted a green speck did she? :). In the spirit of sisterhood, I say you share the recipe with her. My whole family is going to love this one! Thanks so much for giving a new twist to these ingredients.
How flattering :).
Kelly, thank you so much for this fabulous avocado-coconut-chocolate pudding. We love it and have a number of friends hooked on it. (I will end up sharing the recipe with her in my annual Christmas cookbook—but she will have to wait. 🙂 )
Okay…no joke – this is the second fudgsicle that I’ve seen in a matter of 24 hours that uses avocado! I believe in signs. To market, to market, to by a fat…. AVOCADO! These sound delicious, I can’t wait to try them. So excited that you shared them with the #SummerOfThePopsicle. 🙂
Wow—I want the other recipe too.
So healthy yet they look like chocolatey deliciousness 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Chocolatey, avoccadoey, coconutty deliciousness! 🙂
I love the commentary between you too! They look delicious, who would have thought avocado popsicles!
Nobody! That is why you can fool people! 🙂
I thought of you today as someone brought us a chocolate avocado pie! Your recipe was still in my hopper for this summer. Now I’ll just have to pin this. Thank you for the flowers – Abby loves looking at them. And I have to say you that card was absolutely perfect! How can someone whom I’ve never met in person know me so perfectly??? I had to thank you on Facebook so I could share the card.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151499032741274&set=a.415185276273.192662.533316273&type=1&theater
Aimee—it is good to have you comment! Hope you can catch some alone time every once-in-awhile. I have always thought that pudding would make a great fake French silk pie. 🙂 Glad the flowers are making Abby smile. I am not posting a flower tomorrow. Instead it is something goofy that I hope will make you all giggle a little bit.
Good dialogue. Great recipe – love the idea. This is truly good stuff – thanks so much.
I wish you could have seen her face screw up as she tried to figure out the ingredients. It was classic! 🙂
They look delicious and I loved the stichomythia between you and your sister!
OK, Katerina, I had to google that. Now I am embarrassed I don’t remember that from some of my advanced coursework! 🙂
That looks delicious! Icy and cold sounds wonderful after a day that started out at 80 F during the 6AM hour!
No, kidding. I made some mango-blueberry pops today b/c of the weather.
Oh I’m still thinking of that pudding of Kelly’s! What you did with it was genius! My favorite popsicle is the Fudgesicle, so this idea has got me running to the kitchen to get started! You did Kelly proud. 🙂
Kelly is a genius and the queen of healthy! 🙂
Haha, that sounds like something my sisters and I would do! These sound wonderful and I totally agree that avocado gives a slight taste of banana.
Thank you. You are the avocado queen, you know. I appreciate the comment from you! 🙂
Avocados are a favorite here and of course the markets have loafs of then this time of year. this is such an original intriging recipe. very cool, I am impressed!
I wish I could buy local! We do have a tree in the green house but it has yet to even blossom.
Loads, not loafs!
I knew what you meant. LOL
Totally forgiven for deviating from the print (I ‘spect you’ll be doing it for SRC also). Not much on popsicles but I am a fan of avocados…maybe you’ve tempted me enough.
Yes, I will deviate for SRC (of course) and plus, I am soooo excited for the reveal. Got a rock star this time!!! 🙂
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