Avocados are quite possibly one of my favorite foods…
In the world.
Unfortunately, “dieters” often avoid avocados for their high fat content. This is unmistakably tragic, as avocados are a nourishing, and digestible plant fat, unlike the fat one would find in an animal product, cooked oil, or donut. Although all fats are not created equally, as I have mentioned countless times, the fat in avocado is definitely a winner.
That being said, these creamy green fruits are also brilliant party guests. They can be enjoyed as is, or spiced, salted, or sweetened to appeal to even the most finicky of eaters.
This weekend a friend invited me to “cook” a bunch of healthy dishes for a host of our friends. What a fun opportunity! I wanted to show everyone that “healthy” does not need to be bland, or wimpy. So… in an effort to introduce my Texan friends to some of my favorite vegan fare, I designed a menu that was both rich, and mouthwatering.
As usual, I am most happy to share these dishes with you all! So… expect two more recipes this week! But for now…
Behold, Dessert Guacamole– A relative of my original “Sweet Guacamole– for Avocado haters” recipe.
Dessert Guacamole
6 medium-to small, ripe avocados
1/4 red onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
14 drops Vanilla Stevia (I use NuNaturals Alcohol-free Vanilla)
In a blender I pulsed:
1/4 plump organic raisins
2 tbsp raw honey
Combine all ingredients and serve beside freshly sliced vegetables, baked blue corn tortilla chips, or slather on top of Ezekiel bread.
Rich.
Creamy.
Sweet.
Divine.
This looks amazing! I’ve never considered making a sweet guacamole before. BTW…check out my blog post today on Green Gazpacho. I’m curious to see if you’ve tried it.
It was amazing! And no… I have never tried a green gazpacho… it definitely looks interesting though! THanks!!!