Creamy Chocolate-Avocado Dip
Makes about 1 cup
Time 1 hr 10 min
This creamy blended dip is the perfect accompaniment to fresh fruit. Make sure to use a ripe avocado for the ideal texture. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the dip to prevent discoloration.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 4 pitted dates
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Method
Place dates in a cup or small bowl and cover with water.
Let soak 1 hour.
Drain well.
Place soaked dates, avocado, orange juice, cocoa powder and vanilla in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: about 1/4 cup, 110 calories (70 from fat), 7g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 12g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 1g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 4 pitted dates
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract