Raw (or Not) Chocolate Pudding

I got this recipe from www.allrecipes.com, modified it a tad, and my kids SUCKED it down. While one of my boys will eat avocado by itself, the other won't touch it, so this is a great way to get those good fats and vitamins into him. Avocado includes necessary minerals like potassium, calcium, vitamin C and K, folic acid, copper, sodium and dietary fibers. It is definitely a super-food. It is used both in prevention and treatment of prostate and breast cancers, and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Bananas are also considered a super-food. As most know, it is a rich source of potassium, but did you know that it also contains almost a 1/3 of the recommended daily allowance of B-6? It contains folate, vitamin-C and magnesium and almost 2 grams of fiber per serving.

I always recommend you purchase organic fruits and vegetables where available, but if they are not available, avocados (and bananas) are generally low in pesticides. Just make sure you wash the avocados with a vegetable/fruit wash or a mix of apple cider vinegar and water (ratio of 1:3) before using.

The recipe is designed to be raw but if you can't find all the ingredients in raw format, you can make substitutions. The raw cacao powder or nibs can be substituted with organic cocoa powder. If you don't have raw milk, please use an unsweetened milk of your choice, preferably organic and unpasteurized.

1 avocado--peeled, pitted and cubed

1 banana--peeled and cut into chunks

1 cup raw milk

1/4 cup raw cacao powder or nibs (if you like a little crunch, use the nibs)

2 tablespoons raw honey (or agave nectar)

1 tsp. lemon juice

1/4 c. shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)

Place all ingredients into a blender, cover and puree until smooth. Divide into individual containers, cover, refrigerate for an hour until set.