RE: Re: Sneaky Chocolate pudding

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Thanks, but "goodfountain" posted the blog link. Wish I could take credit!!! She posted the pudding, I posted the brownies. Either way, you're sure to win. TracieHaven't had a chance to try the pudding yet -- but I'm sure my son will be thrilled. I wanted to thank you for the link to the blog -- her recipes look great!> > One of the blogs I get recipes from posted this recipe for chocolate > pudding made from prunes and avocados. I just need to pick up a couple > of avocados and I'm going to give it a try.> > http://myaspergersgirl.blogspot.com/2010/05/gfcf-chocolate-avocado-pudding.html> > 1/2 cup prunes> 2/3 cup agave nectar> 3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped> 2 tsp. vanilla extract> 1/2 cup good quality cocoa (such as Penzey's Natural Cocoa Powder)> 2 tsp. vanilla extract> 1/2 - 2/3 cup water> > > Soak the prunes in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and place in a food > processor. Add the agave nectar, avocados and vanilla extract. Process > until smooth, about a minute. Add the cocoa and process to combine. > With the food processor running, add 1/2 cup water. Scrape down the > sides and add more water (up to 2/3 cup) as needed to reach an airy > consistency. Enjoy immediately, or chill for later. Serves 6.>

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Hi AllI had a quick question about the natural cacao powder (Cocoa powder). I came across this article stating that raw cacao powder is harmful. However, others seem to say it is one of the best antioxidants. http://www.living-foods.com/articles/cacaoagaveinfo.pdfhttp://www.living-foods.com/articles/toxiccacao.htmlCurrently, I am using Hershey's Special Dark (mix of Natural Cocoa powder and Dutch Cocoa Powder) for the avocado pudding. Everybody in my household loves the pudding but not sure which form of Cocoa I need to use. Some of the articles do state that the dutch process kills the antioxidants and natural cocoa is better. However, we need to be careful abt getting the right brand of natural cocoa powder as the Cocoa beans have attract plenty of microbes and the manufacturer needs to be careful in removing the microbes of the beans.I was going to buy the Nuvitas Organic Cacao powder from Amazon but upon some research after reading one of the comments, I stumbled across the article above.Does any of the gorup members have any ideas abt the right cocoa powder that can be safely used without causing harm to my lil on'es body inadvertently?ThanksRam.To: miralax From: ctaj10@...Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 20:04:10 -0500Subject: Re: Re: Sneaky Chocolate pudding

Thanks, but "goodfountain" posted the blog link. Wish I could take credit!!! She posted the pudding, I posted the brownies. Either way, you're sure to win. TracieHaven't had a chance to try the pudding yet -- but I'm sure my son will be thrilled. I wanted to thank you for the link to the blog -- her recipes look great!> > One of the blogs I get recipes from posted this recipe for chocolate > pudding made from prunes and avocados. I just need to pick up a couple > of avocados and I'm going to give it a try.> > http://myaspergersgirl.blogspot.com/2010/05/gfcf-chocolate-avocado-pudding.html> > 1/2 cup prunes> 2/3 cup agave nectar> 3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped> 2 tsp. vanilla extract> 1/2 cup good quality cocoa (such as Penzey's Natural Cocoa Powder)> 2 tsp. vanilla extract> 1/2 - 2/3 cup water> > > Soak the prunes in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and place in a food > processor. Add the agave nectar, avocados and vanilla extract. Process > until smooth, about a minute. Add the cocoa and process to combine. > With the food processor running, add 1/2 cup water. Scrape down the > sides and add more water (up to 2/3 cup) as needed to reach an airy > consistency. Enjoy immediately, or chill for later. Serves 6.>