November 24, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC
When you think about the primary ingredient in super-creamy desserts, your mind probably goes straight to dairy. But what if I told you your favorite green fruit is the key to making a mouthwatering treat the plant-based way?
Using avocados in desserts isn’t anything new. It’s been a vegan cooking staple for years and is often used in lieu of butter when baking. It’s so much more than a healthy ingredient swap, though. In many recipes, its natural creaminess is what takes desserts to the next level, whether you’re making a chocolate silk pie, key lime bars, or ice cream.
If you want to make a healthier version of some of your favorite sweet dishes without sacrificing taste or texture, these avocado desserts truly give you the best of both worlds.
Mouthwatering avocado desserts you’ll want to make again and again
1. Chocolate avocado pie
There’s no baking required for this pie that uses avocados to create a creamy, chocolatey mousse filling.
2. Avocado key lime bars
Any key lime fans will love this melt-in-your-mouth, avocado version.
3. Avocado ice cream
You only need a handful of simple ingredients for this dairy-free ice cream, including avocados, bananas, maple syrup, and coconut milk.
4. Chocolate peanut butter avocado pudding
This chocolate and peanut butter combo is like Reese’s, but better.
5. Creamy lime and avocado tart
Between the flavorful avocado filling and coconut pecan crust, this tart is a total win.
6. Chocolate avocado pudding truffles
Once you bite into one of these decadent avocado-based truffles—complete with a crunchy pistachio coating—there’s no going back.
7. Chocolate avocado cookies
Who knew avocado makes the perfect filling for melt-in-your-mouth cookies? These are ready to eat in 20 minutes.
8. Avocado brownies
These ooey-gooey avocado brownies are refined sugar-free and oil-free.
Here’s how to make brownies with black beans:
This avocado hummus recipe means never having to make hard choices ever again. You also need to try avocado mayo, which tastes good on anything and everything.
Author Tehrene Firman | Well and Good
Selected by CWC