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Pregnant? Here's a Chocky Pudding just for you!

This Chocolate Pudding recipe is especially for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Prep time: 10 minutes.
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By KindyNews' Master Chef
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Ingredients:

  • ½ c. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 Hass avocado, flesh only
  • 8 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 c. + 2 tbsp. evaporated skim milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions:

  1. Combine cocoa, avocado, dates, and vanilla in food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. Add evaporated milk until desired consistency.
  3. Chill before serving, if desired.
Note: The amount of evaporated skim milk needed may vary, depending on the size of the avocado used.

Makes: 4 servings

Serving size: about 1/3 c.

Nutritional analysis (per serving):
288 calories
7 g protein
8 g fat
1 g sat. fat
47 g carbohydrate
9 g fiber
2 mg cholesterol
50 mg sodium
152 mg calcium
4 mg iron
51 mcg folic acid

Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Why is this recipe good for you if you are pregnant or breastfeeding?

This no-guilt, no-cook, high-fibre, low-fat dessert is an excellent source of iron and fiber, and a good source of protein, calcium, vitamin K, riboflavin, vitamin B6, and folic acid, all of which are important nutrients during pregnancy and breastfeeding.