Chocolate Avocado "Pudding"

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  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    in a few weeks florida avocados will be in season ,i dont want to "pay" for an avocado to make this ... if i dont like it the dogs most likely will not eat it either...

    Chocolate is poison for dogs.
    Actually thats not Quite true, some dogs react poorly to it, others do not, - i work with several animal rescues, and have had both sides of the coins on that one .

    ETA - i work with 100+ we feed the dogs DUMPED in the swamp & last year i personally saw the strays in the swamp when we go out to feed them , many are eating avocados to stay alive, so its not as bad as all that either.

    Like humans, dogs can be very resilient. However, it's highly dependent on weight--the bigger the dog, the more it can stand up to it. As for chocolate, dark/pure chocolate is specifically what's poison for dogs, which the cocoa powder in this recipe would be most like. Better to err on the side of caution.
  • rm33064
    rm33064 Posts: 270 Member
    I will try anything once. You never know. I must say it sounds disgusting though. Hopefully it's awesome and works great with Florida avocados which are large, cheap, and make horrible guacamole.
  • fitness_faeiry
    fitness_faeiry Posts: 354 Member
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  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    in a few weeks florida avocados will be in season ,i dont want to "pay" for an avocado to make this ... if i dont like it the dogs most likely will not eat it either...

    Chocolate is poison for dogs.
    Actually thats not Quite true, some dogs react poorly to it, others do not, - i work with several animal rescues, and have had both sides of the coins on that one .

    ETA - i work with 100+ we feed the dogs DUMPED in the swamp & last year i personally saw the strays in the swamp when we go out to feed them , many are eating avocados to stay alive, so its not as bad as all that either.
    THANK YOU!!!!
  • FitMe758
    FitMe758 Posts: 177 Member
    I'm going to make this. Recently, I've been adding avocados to my smoothies and ♥!
  • FitMe758
    FitMe758 Posts: 177 Member
    I will try anything once. You never know. I must say it sounds disgusting though. Hopefully it's awesome and works great with Florida avocados which are large, cheap, and make horrible guacamole.

    If you are talking about "Slimcados" the large ones with the smooth, lighter green peel; I don't think they will work well because they tend to turn *very* watery when put through the food processor.
  • jc30058
    jc30058 Posts: 22 Member
    BUMP...can't wait to try this!!! Thanks!!!!
  • mygnsac
    mygnsac Posts: 13,413 Member
    I have a dumb newbie question...how do you guys imbed someone else's comment in your replies. Can't seem to find a FAQ or how to page on this site.
  • FitMe758
    FitMe758 Posts: 177 Member
    I have a dumb newbie question...how do you guys imbed someone else's comment in your replies. Can't seem to find a FAQ or how to page on this site.
    You hit the "Quote" link, instead of "reply"
  • mygnsac
    mygnsac Posts: 13,413 Member
    I have a dumb newbie question...how do you guys imbed someone else's comment in your replies. Can't seem to find a FAQ or how to page on this site.
    You hit the "Quote" link, instead of "reply"

    Thanks!
  • Mini_horse_lover
    Mini_horse_lover Posts: 178 Member
    Sounds great, thank you.

    Avocados are perfect in smoothies to make them thicker and creamier so would be awesome in this.
  • rbiss
    rbiss Posts: 422 Member
    in a few weeks florida avocados will be in season ,i dont want to "pay" for an avocado to make this ... if i dont like it the dogs most likely will not eat it either...

    Chocolate is poison for dogs.
    It takes a whole lot of chocolate to harm a dog, and even then, dark chocolate (REAL dark chocolate) is the culprit.

    Avacados are also bad for them
  • Mygsds
    Mygsds Posts: 1,564 Member
    in a few weeks florida avocados will be in season ,i dont want to "pay" for an avocado to make this ... if i dont like it the dogs most likely will not eat it either...

    Chocolate is poison for dogs.
    It takes a whole lot of chocolate to harm a dog, and even then, dark chocolate (REAL dark chocolate) is the culprit.

    Not true. Lost a dog when she ate 1/2 bag of mms
  • Mygsds
    Mygsds Posts: 1,564 Member
    in a few weeks florida avocados will be in season ,i dont want to "pay" for an avocado to make this ... if i dont like it the dogs most likely will not eat it either...

    Chocolate is poison for dogs.
    It takes a whole lot of chocolate to harm a dog, and even then, dark chocolate (REAL dark chocolate) is the culprit.

    Not true. Lost a dog when she ate 1/2 bag of mms
  • beckylou66
    beckylou66 Posts: 103 Member
    in a few weeks florida avocados will be in season ,i dont want to "pay" for an avocado to make this ... if i dont like it the dogs most likely will not eat it either...

    Chocolate is poison for dogs.
    It takes a whole lot of chocolate to harm a dog, and even then, dark chocolate (REAL dark chocolate) is the culprit.

    Not true. Lost a dog when she ate 1/2 bag of mms

    Prolly depends on the size of the dog.... Mine ate 6 chocolate cupcakes, half the couch, glass Christmas balls, too many shoes to count... and he's still alive.

    Thankfully he has grown up now :happy:

    And I will have to try this recipe...
  • healingnurtrer
    healingnurtrer Posts: 217 Member
    Some things should never be eaten together... Avocado and chocolate are two of those things.

    Avocado is super high in fat (77%) which would make it creamy for the pudding. It's basically replacing the fat in the pudding that would usually come from the milk product/ oil.
    Why would you replace the normal fat source of pudding? Some research suggests avocado fat is "healthier" than other fat. Also- it's high in a diverse group of micronutrients (unlike other sources high in fat.) It's fresh and unprocessed. So that makes it a possibly healthier substitute! (Also to those with milk protein allergies, lactose intolerance... it's a good substitute.)

    So the problem is do the flavors blend? Avocado is a mild flavor but would it go well with chocolate? I think chocolate is excellent at masking other flavors. (As are sweeteners..) So, I think it works! And the final product isn't green or anything... you might not be able to tell. I've heard some people say they can tell. There are different recipes that call for a small amount of other ingredients included that could mask the avocado flavor more. (Like soy milk and vanilla extract)

    Anyway- I love it! :)
  • Mini_horse_lover
    Mini_horse_lover Posts: 178 Member
    I just tried it.
    I think thats all I'll say.

    ):
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    Some things should never be eaten together... Avocado and chocolate are two of those things.

    Avocado is super high in fat (77%) which would make it creamy for the pudding. It's basically replacing the fat in the pudding that would usually come from the milk product/ oil.
    Why would you replace the normal fat source of pudding? Some research suggests avocado fat is "healthier" than other fat. Also- it's high in a diverse group of micronutrients (unlike other sources high in fat.) It's fresh and unprocessed. So that makes it a possibly healthier substitute! (Also to those with milk protein allergies, lactose intolerance... it's a good substitute.)

    So the problem is do the flavors blend? Avocado is a mild flavor but would it go well with chocolate? I think chocolate is excellent at masking other flavors. (As are sweeteners..) So, I think it works! And the final product isn't green or anything... you might not be able to tell. I've heard some people say they can tell. There are different recipes that call for a small amount of other ingredients included that could mask the avocado flavor more. (Like soy milk and vanilla extract)

    Anyway- I love it! :)

    It still seems just wrong. LOL
  • sassynkp
    sassynkp Posts: 148 Member
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