When you think about the primary ingredient in 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, 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.
When it comes to using avocados in your dessert, it’s best if they’re perfectly ripe—just a little soft and not too mushy or brown. That way, the taste and texture will mesh perfectly with the other ingredients in your dessert. If you want to make a healthier version of some of your favorite sweet treats 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.
Avocados’ rich, creamy texture lends itself perfectly to making a decadent mousse. Here, the healthy fat is paired with cocoa, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and a touch of milk or alt-milk.
Made with cashew butter and almond meal, these avocado bars are full of both protein and healthy fats. The mint is worked right into the avocado and cashew butter, which serves as the filling. The hard outside and creamy inside makes for a satisfying bite.
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