Avocado Fudgesicles

Day 23

It's not summertime without popsicles. When it's hot outside, popsicles are the perfect "cooling" snack. Unfortunately, popsicles are usually just frozen sugar chemical water. The 100% fruit bars are a step up from that for sure, but they still often have a significant amount of sugar. I'm excited to try these when they're ready tomorrow. For now, I have to post a picture from this great website where I found this recipe: www.nourishingmeals.com. You've got to check it out. It's definitely a great resource for healthy recipes. So stay tuned for the verdict on our avocado fudgesicles. I have complete confidence that they will be nothing short of delightful.

Recipe: Serves 8

This recipe is quite a treat for anyone, young or old. I think you'll like how healthy they are too! I use a raw Ecuadorian cacao powder for these which makes them extra tasty. I also like Dagoba chocolate products which are all gluten-free (not raw though). After blending all of the ingredients together you can immediately serve this as pudding or pour it into your popsicle molds for "fudgesicles."

8 medjool dates, pitted

1/2 cup water

3 medium avocados, pitted

1 cup coconut milk

1/4 cup honey

5 to 7 tablespoons cacao or cocoa powder

2 teaspoons vanilla

pinch sea salt

Place the dates into your blender and cover with the 1/2 cup water. Pack the dates down if needed so they are covered, for the most part, in the water. Let soak for about 30 minutes.

Then add in the remaining ingredients and blend until very smooth and creamy. Depending on your blender, you may need to add a little extra coconut milk or water.

Pour into small bowls and serve as pudding or pour into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 6 hours. Run under hot water to release.

Recipe adapted from www.nourishingmeals.com