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!
Animal companions can bring so much joy! If you’re nervous about the responsibilities involved with a puppy…older dogs need love and homes too 🙂 They will already be potty trained, are usually mellower, and eager for love, among other wonderful things. Please, please, please rescue though! 🙂
YUM! Looks delicious! I am dying to get a dog – three, actually (one husky, one malamute and one samoyed. What a happy bunch we would be.) But I need to wait to have a big house and a garden for that, and that will be some years 🙁
I think you live in DC? If that’s true you should adopt from AWLA in Arlington! They are amazing.
Awh, I love how you say “all dogs are puppies to you,” it’s such a caring notion. The opposite of people who only seem to like baby animals and get put off by the idea of them getting older.
I don’t really understand dogs and cats as pets for vegans though. I mean I know it’s *possible* to feed a dog a vegan diet, it just doesn’t seem right to me, I’d be constantly worrying about its health and feeling selfish for doing it. At the same time, I couldn’t feed it meat… I know some vegans sort of get around this by saying they adopt animals who’ve been abandoned or whatever and therefore need looking after. I don’t know what your take on it is – for me I find its easier just not to keep a naturally carnivorous animal (not that I could afford to right now anyway XD)
As for those truffles, they look absolutely beautiful and are getting made the second I have some more avocado. I’ve just run out. Love the stuff:D
Oh I hope you adopt! Saving a dog from the shelter is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. I encourage you to just start looking when you’re ready – usually the right dog will come along, and it may end up being a pup you never expected. Mutts are also great, great dogs so don’t feel the need to go with a purebred. Good luck, can’t wait to hear all about it!
You should totally get a puppy! We’re planning on getting two, from the same litter, as soon as we move into the new place. 🙂
we’ve got 3 rescues, and i always advocate for saving a dog (nice to see so many others here do too). dogs are very enriching for most people’s lives, i say go for it!
Yes! Adopt! Now!
I you like Labs, you may want to look into French Bulldogs, Border Terriers, and the like. They’re smart and easier to train than some breeds. Or certainly a smallish mutt (mutts are THE BEST). Pugs are okay, but they have breathing issues with the over-bred smooshy face.
I think you should adopt a small puppy. I have 2 rescues, both adopted as puppies and both were thrown away by the humans who didn’t spay their moms. My girls are wonderful and I would do it again. You can find puppies, young adults and older dogs. There are rescues devoted to specific breeds. My girls are always so happy and joyful to see me and the kids. Please spay or neuter your pup as it is the responsible thing to do.
If you like to go out to walk or would enjoy going to a dog park, a chocolate lab would be a nice choice. The only thing is, they remain puppies for a long, long time – at least 3 years. They are a lot of work, but they are nice dogs (my sister currently has a chocolate lab who is a rescue dog, and therefore even more work). Adopting any dog would be significant work, and obedience training is a must. If you travel at all, it’s difficult to have to leave a dog behind. A dog can also be very good company. I’d think it through very carefully before adopting any pet.
I vote get a dog!! If you are a good owner, willing to devote time and lots of love and are (and you obviously are, you love animals and have taken such good care of Batman and Mollie), then pets will give so much love in return. There really aren’t any words to describe the incredible bond that can develop between humans and dogs…ever since I got my dog, I ask myself all the time “what would I have done without Alfie?” That scruffy little guy lets so much joy into my life 🙂
I am new to using avocado in desserts. I have pinned this recipe to try this sometime.
I agree with everyone else – get a rescue dog! BUT what did I miss and why don’t you have Henry and Batman any more?!? What happened to them? 🙁
So weird that you posted this today I work at a private middle school/high school and today someone brought a dog (best part of my job, we get to bring pups to work) and I was talking to another teacher about dogs and nutrition for dogs. I found out that avocados are actually good for dogs! What?? I thought that they were bad too but apparently there is a bunch of research showing that avocados are great for them! Chocolate is still a no though unfortunately.
P.S. these look awesome! And I definitely think someone as loving as you should adopt a dog!
Hiya! Love this recipe. You should ABSOLUTELY get a dog. As another user mentioned, adopting is best. My husband and I both work from home in a TINY apartment with our adopted dachshund/beagle mix and she is just the best. She was already house trained when we got her and she is just smart, and fun, and adawable.
Adopt a dog, they’re the best!
I have two cats, a dog, and a bird. I love all of them but I have to honestly say that ever since my husband and I brought home our baby boy three weeks ago I deeply regret having so many animals. Some people can manage many pets with children, but I am not one of those people. So please keep this in mind if you ever plan on getting married and having kids! Animals are a lifelong commitment no matter your own personal circumstances and/or other responsibilities.