These no-bake and secretly healthy avocado fudge bites are a healthy snack that’s easy to make.
I have puppy fever.
Every time I leave the apartment, I am bombarded with puppies!
Big puppies, little puppies, young puppies, old puppies.
(All dogs are puppies to me, no matter their age.)
And it makes me wonder if I should get a puppy…
(Above, Henry in his thundershirt and Batman in his winter coat Batsuit.)
So today I am crowdsourcing. What do you think? Should I adopt a puppy?
I realize they are a big responsibility, but who better to care for a dog than someone who lives in a walking-friendly city and works from home? Ideally, I’d adopt a lab.
A chocolate lab! It could be my website mascot. Chocolate-Covered Puppy!
However, a small dog would probably be happier in a small apartment.
Maybe a dachshund?
Anyways…
A lot of you have requested I post more avocado-based recipes.
Today’s superfood avocado fudge bites call for just a few ingredients you might already have on hand, and they are great for humans!
Notsomuch for puppies, who should never be fed avocados nor chocolate.
But seeing as I am currently puppy-less, at least this means I need not worry about an evil puppy stealing my food.
Avocado Fudge Bites
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mashed avocado
- 7 tbsp coconut butter, melted
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, honey, or agave (or stevia to taste)
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- tiny pinch salt
- only if using stevia, add 2 tbsp coconut oil
- optional melted chocolate chips, or the chocolate sauce recipe below
Instructions
- If you have a Magic Bullet, blend all ingredients together until smooth. If you only have a bigger blender, you might wish to double the recipe for smoother blending. You can blend by hand if you absolutely must, but be sure to get the mixture completely smooth. Spread into a small plastic container and freeze until set (at least 3 hours). At this time, you can either scoop into balls with a mini cookie scoop or you can simply cut into fudge. If you want to coat them in chocolate (and why wouldn’t you?!), mix together equal parts cocoa powder, virgin coconut oil, and pure maple syrup until a thin sauce forms. Dip in the fudge balls, then immediately set back in the freezer to harden. Leftovers should be stored in the fridge or freezer for up to three days. View Nutrition Facts
Notes
Other Healthy Avocado Recipes:
I’m also working on an avocado brownie recipe. The first three four five six brownie trials still needed work, but I’m happily eating all of the less-than-perfect results. (Perhaps I keep messing up the recipe on purpose? Hmmm…)
And here are 9 Healthy Avocado Recipes!
Aww dogs!
I must admit, I have been craving a four legged companion as well, they make more sense than people most time… Dachshounds are one of the few smaller dogs I actually like, because they have faces like big dogs, yet…are small!
These avocado bites looks deeeelicious! Could just pop it in the freezer and you have icecream! Mmmm ^ ^ Thanks for more inspiration Miss! x
Yes, you should get a puppy! You have the time to take care of one and they’re wonderful company. Please opt to adopt! (rather than shop).
I made avocado cupcakes once and I am absolutely amazed at how silky smooth the batter was. And with no raw eggs, there was nothing stopping me from licking the bowl, the spoon, and the mixer attachment…. Avocados are such a great ingredient for baking, please keep the recipes coming!
Katie, these sound yummy. And I vote for a rescue beagle! 🙂
Hi! Cant wait to try these and tweak something else with them! Quick ques: how many servings does that recipe make? How many bites etc? Thnks!
Yes to adopting a puppy! Your dog pictures would be great to see 🙂 I wish I could adopt one but my job is the opposite of yours – I am out of town during the week and rarely home.
Also, can’t wait to try out this recipe!
Boston Terrier or a pug are great, small dogs that have big personalities and are a lot of fun.
I second this…I have a 10 year old black “bug” – half pug half Boston Terrier, and she is the BEST dog I’ve ever had – funny, sweet, adorable, and the smartest dog I’ve ever met. Seriously. My family likes me to bring her over and show their friends all the things she can do, from doing cool tricks to obeying commands, etc. She’s my best pal. She’s going through chemo right now, but staying pretty healthy and I’m just praying that we have her in our lives for many years to come!
Yes, adopt a puppy! 🙂
Those avocado fudge bites look amazing. I’ve just tried avocado key lime mousse, so I can go on to avocado fudge…
Having a dog is the best thing in the world! They add so much to your life and when trained properly can go anywhere with you!!! Just remember to take the dogs breed into consideration. A Jack Russell is going to need a lot of something to do and so will a lab these dogs were designed to do a job and not just hang out. Bigger dogs like Great Danes, Retired Greyhounds and Newfies are happy for short walks and a little more lounging, they also don’t eat as much as one might think because they don’t expend as much energy as smaller dogs do. Whatever the choice look for a dog breed that will mesh good with what you like to do! A high energy dog for a low key person can be a nightmare, just like a couch potato for someone that looks to run would be!
Oh my, this recipe is awesome! Hm, maybe I should make them, take cute photos of my kids devouring them, and send all my readers your way for the recipe? I think so! 🙂
I think you should adopt a puppy. I’m a mutt kind of person, so I’ve never looked for a certain breed, just size and temperament (though I did choose my pyr/lab specifically for bred in demeanor). Big dogs can do fine in apartments if you make sure they get adequate exercise. Of course, I’m also a big dog kind of person. So I vote big mutt on principle. 🙂
Yes! Adopt yourself a puppers!
Does the avocado fudge turn brown if not eaten right away? It looks delicious!
Doxies, they are the single most stubborn breed out there. I had a trainer tell me they are the most difficult dogs to train. They have a mind of their own and if they don’t want to do something they just won’t hear you. That being said, I just had to say good bye to my little doxie after many many years. My life is a lot quieter and emptier. I miss my little shadow so much. He was funny, fiercely loyal and I so wish I could hug him again. Definitely get a puppy.
I would disagree. My doxie never was fully housebroken but learned obedience behaviors much quicker than any other dog I’ve ever worked with. She was even an AKC Canine Good Citizen. Best dog ever…but any dog is good with me!
Yes! Adopt a puppy! owner of two lovely puppies!
Puppies ARE a lot of work. But they are so cute!! And fun!! And don’t let your apartment dissuade you from getting the dog you want. Well, as long as you have time to exercise a big dog. Def easier training a puppy if you don’t have to deal with stairs, but I don’t think it’d be a deal breaker.
If you have the time for a puppy, you should totally go for it 🙂 having a dog is one of the best experiences 🙂 you can have a chocolate lab as long as you exercise them a lot 🙂 If you don’t care for exercise then get a small one 🙂 also, never give them any of your chocolate treats either 😛 chocolate is very bad as well as avocados 🙂