Recipe Description:
Registered Dietitian Recipe Contest Entry.
“The rich texture & flavor of avocados has the unique ability to replace dairy in this dessert with unsaturated fat.” Recipe courtesy of Christy of Miami, FL. 2013
This recipe was submitted by an avocado fan and has not been tested by the Hass Avocado Board.
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Servings:
- Recipe serving size: half-cup servings
- Number of servings:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 medium bananas
- 4 Tbsp. cacao powder
- 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- dash of sea salt
Instructions:
- Place a small handful of cashews on the side for garnish. Place the rest of the raw cashews in food processor until smooth (about 5 minutes). If you don't have food processor, you can skip a step by buying raw cashew butter and adding 1/2 cup of raw cashew butter to blender.
- Place avocados in food processor (or blender).
- Peel bananas and place them in food processor (or blender) with cashew butter and avocado.
- Blend until smooth. Use a spatula to scrape sides into the mix if needed.
- Add cacao powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and dash of sea salt.
- Blend again until all the ingredients are mixed using a spatula to assist if needed.
- Chop the remaining cashews.
- Scoop 1/2 cup serving into small glass or bowl. Sprinkle with chopped cashews. It can be served immediately or chilled if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (119g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 19g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 5g | - | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 55mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 23g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars 7g | - | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 7g | - | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 17mg | 2% | |
| Iron 3mg | 20% | |
| Potassium 551mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A 5mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C 9mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin E 1mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K 19mcg | 15% | |
| Thiamin 0.15mg | 15% | |
| Riboflavin 0.11mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 3mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.38mg | 20% | |
| Folate 55mcg DFE | 15% | |
| (0mcg folic acid) | - | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 1mg | 20% | |
| Choline 11mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus 183mg | 15% | |
| Magnesium 98mg | 25% | |
| Zinc 2mg | 15% | |
| Selenium 6mcg | 10% | |
| Copper 0.68mg | 80% | |
| Manganese 0.60mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
