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Beckman Café Recipe: Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Enjoy the richness and nutrition of avocados in a dessert! Beckman Café manager Josh Walker demonstrates how to make Chocolate Avocado Pudding. #Foodie Friday #hometogether Recipe: 2 large avocados 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup milk of choice 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of salt Blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth and completely combined. You may need to add more milk. Serves 4.

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