Raw Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe

If you haven't heard of the "raw diet" it is a great way to eat!  You feel so good when you eat foods the way nature intended them and there are several health benefits to eating a raw diet(more on that later!) I have had some AMAZING raw foods and the chocolate pudding pie is sooooooo good!  This recipe will be included in my cookbook, which is due out later this year!  So without further adieu, here is the recipe.

Ingredients
4 ripe avocados
1-1 1/3c. raw agave nectar or honey
1/4tsp. salt, divided
1-1 1/3c. cocoa powder
1c. raw almonds
1c. raw pecans
3 dates, pits removed

Directions:
Take nuts and put into a food processor or high powered blender and process until finely ground, no major chunks.  Then add dates and salt and process again until dates are well incorporated.  You should have a mixture that is somewhat crumbly, but will stick together when pressed in between your fingers.  Pour date/nut mixture into a pie plate and press into pie plate, like you would a graham cracker crust.  Next take the pits out of your avocados and scoop the "meat" into a food processor or blender and process until smooth.  There should be no lumps!  Then add agave, cocoa and salt, start with 1c of agave and cocoa. Blend until combined.  Then taste your pudding.  If you think it is not sweet enough or not chocolaty enough add another 1/3c. of agave and cocoa powder and blend until combined.  Pour pudding into pie crust.  Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, but overnight is best.  The longer the flavors have to "mingle" the better it will taste.

Well there you go!  I dare you to try it!  It is so delicious, you'll forget it's good for you!  If you would like more information on raw foods and the health benefits of the raw food diet, sign up for our newsletter!  If you do give this recipe a try, please leave a comment and let me know what you thought!