"Crazy" Ingredient Detox Pudding

Published: Thu, 02/14/19

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TODAY'S DETOX RECIPE
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When the craving for chocolate strikes, there isn't another food in the world that can substitute.

Of course, as you've heard by now, REAL chocolate is a superfood with a myriad of health benefits. Rich organic cocoa is one of the most powerful antioxidant foods. It also helps blood vessels relax, lowering blood pressure. And it boosts endorphins, giving you a euphoric feeling (it's no wonder "chocoholics" are so hooked).

So what's not to love?

Is Your Chocolate Addiction Keeping You From The Lean Body You Crave?

While savoring a small square or two of organic dark chocolate (ideally 80% cacao!) is delicious and satisfying, many people find that it's all too easy to go back for MORE.

Before you know it, half the bar is gone and you've consumed several hundred calories and 20+ grams of sugar.

If you're one of those people, your daily chocolate ritual could be adding calories and sugar you body doesn't need, adding to the padding in those places you don't want.

How to Eat MORE Chocolate for Leaner, "Greener" Body

I love to enjoy squares from a high quality chocolate bar. But when it comes to really reaping the benefits of cocoa, I prefer it in a dessert with a matrix of fiber, protein and other healthy fats. Not only will you feel more satisfied, but with the right recipes, you can enjoy MORE chocolate-y goodness with less calories and sugar.

Today I'm going to share two super-simple and delicious chocolate recipes that will satisfy your cravings for chocolate, while also providing powerful detoxifying ingredients that fill you up and purify your digestive system.

Feel free to top these treats with organic raspberries, sliced almonds or cacao nibs for even greater flavor and more health benefits!

To your health,

Kelley Herring
Healing Gourmet

Chocolate Chia Detox Pudding

If you haven't jumped on the chia seed bandwagon yet, here's the recipe to try! Not only are chia seeds a rich source of protein and fiber, but gram-for-gram they also boast a greater antioxidant score than blueberries, more potassium than bananas, more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach and more vitamin C than oranges. How's that for a superfood!

And what makes chia seeds great for detoxifying is their unique ability to form a soluble gel which helps to stabilize blood sugar, absorb toxins and cleanse the digestive tract.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Chia Seeds
½ cup organic coconut milk*
1 Tbsp. organic cocoa powder
5-10 drops liquid stevia (to taste)

Directions

Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender.
Blend on high speed to a smooth consistency.
Chill and enjoy!

Nutrition Information Per Serving

156 calories, 9 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 0 g monounsaturated fat, 5 g polyunsaturated fat, 13 g carbohydrate, 0 g sugar, 12 g fiber, 8 g protein

Chocolate Avocado Mousse Recipe

Avocado is the detox star in this delicious recipe. Not only does research show that the "alligator pear" is the food highest in glutathione - your body's master antioxidant and detoxifier - but it has also been shown to protect liver cells from damage.

Ingredients

1 large ripe avocado
1/4 cup organic cocoa powder
1/4 cup coconut milk*
10 drops liquid stevia (to taste)
1 tsp. organic vanilla extract

Directions

Add cocoa powder and coconut milk to a high-speed blender. Blend on low speed and add in the avocado. Blend on medium speed until smooth.
Scrape mousse into a bowl and stir in the vanilla and stevia.
Chill and enjoy!

Nutrition Information Per Serving

190 calories, 16 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 10 g monounsaturated fat, 2 g polyunsaturated fat, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g sugar, 9 g fiber, 4 g protein

*Light coconut milk used in nutrition calculation

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American Chemical Society (2000, December 20). Avocados Contain Potent Liver Protectants.
Jones, D.P. and others: Glutathione in foods listed in the National Cancer Institute's health habits and history food frequency questionnaire, Nutrition and Cancer 17 (1), p. 57, 1992.
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