Chocolate Pudding?

When I first saw this recipe I was very intrigued. I mean avocado - really? Well let me tell you, you would never know there was avocado in there. It is so creamy and chocolatey. Best of all there's no heating up anything. It's the perfect summer dish If you have avocados in the kitchen, I suggest you make this immediately. Most of the other ingredients you probably have around.

Chocolate Pudding? (Adapted from BonAppetit)

2 avocados
1t vanilla
3/4 c cocoa
1/4 c maple syrup
1/4 c agave nectar
1/4 c OJ (preferably fresh)
1/2 t salt
up to 1/2 c hot water

Place all ingredients (except water) into the bowl of the food processor. Buzz until creamy consistency. Drizzle in hot water gradually until it reaches pudding consistency. Chill for 3 hours. Serve with desired topping.

See easy peasy. I didn't tell the Sous Chef that it was anything but chocolate pudding. He had no clue. The original recipe required 1/2 c maple syrup. I felt it was a little too sweet - shocking I know. I cut back a bit on the maple syrup.

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