Tasty Vegan Meals to go with Chocolate Avocado Pudding
A vegan friend came to visit for a few days so I had a chance to cook a few of my favorite vegan recipes! Hope you enjoy them as well!
Aussie Salad Sandwich
Beans and Rice.
Spicy Broccoli Kimchi Bowl
Grilled Portobello and Tomato Sandwich
General Tsao’s Tofu
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Avocado Chocolate Pudding
Foodie Lit
The year was 1412. Henry IV of England was ailing. None of his physicians were able to alleviate his pain or illness. A renown doctor from Milan was summoned to the King’s bedside.
There was one problem: the physician, Elias Sabot, was Jewish and Edward I had expelled all Jews in 1290. This did not prevent Henry IV, other European monarchs or Church leaders from calling on esteemed Jewish physicians to cure their families. See 15th century London through the eyes of Gracia, Elias’ sister, a healer in her own right.
We see the heads of the executed displayed on London’s Tower, smell the stench of the Thames, savor the aromas of cooked foods, are awed by palaces and the riches of the royalty. For fans of historical novels, each of Sherry’s 5 historical novels is a fascinating glimpse into lives from former eras.
Avocado Chocolate Pudding
4 servings
#vegan #dairy free #dessert #nocooking
2 large avocados
1/2 cup almond milk, unsweetened
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
5 tablespoons maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dash of salt
Optional toppings
Coconut flakes
Dark chocolate shavings
Nuts of choice, roughly chopped
Kosher or sea salt, a few sprinkles
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Slice avocados in half, take out the pit and with a spoon, scoop out the avocado flesh into a blender. Add the rest of the ingredients.
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Blend until very smooth and creamy. Scrap down the sides as needed.
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Taste and adjust sweetener.
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Divide amount into 4 portions in small bowls of glasses. Refrigerate.
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Toppings are fun and can be added before you eat—try one or all! I have to admit that I loved the salt—who knew how wonderful sweet and salt taste!
Expandthetable suggestions
Sweeteners: Use honey or date syrup. If you use honey, the recipe is no longer vegan.
Like mocha? Add 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee.
Want a more chocolaty taste? Add 2 tablespoons melted semi sweet or bitter sweet chocolate when you are blending.
In these dog days of August, there is no reason to skip desserts because of the heat. Try this delicious uncooked chocolate pudding. Yes! No kitchen heat!! It’s thick and rich and no one will know it’s from 2 main ingredients: avocados and cocoa powder, things most people on hand. To keep it vegan, I added almond milk and maple syrup, although you can use a dairy milk or any plant based milk (flavors will vary). I tried 4 toppiongs and loved them all: coconut flakes; dark chocolate shavings; roughly chopped pecans or nuts of choice; and kosher or sea salt, a few sprinkles. I even put a few together—chocolate and salt or nuts and coconut—or try all 4 together!
