What to do when you're 'stressed'...

Some people have a difficult time indulging. Judgement, guilt and other 'stuff' come up when some think of having dessert(s). AND...what some don't know is that 'desserts' is 'stressed' spelled backwards...so when one is 'STRESSED', this is one of the things you could do...

Are you counting calories and granules of sugar? Are you depriving YourSelf of the well deserved Dessert you've earned after a hard day's work? Are you beating yourself up and judging YourSelf after eating that bar of chocolate?

Why in the name of the Goddess/God are you doing that?

Soooo....what if you can indulge guilt-free calorie-wise? What if you can savor the yummyness of a dessert with a low glycemic level of sugar AND it's a blissful orgasm in your mouth?  I mean...think about it. When was the last time you allowed yourself the deliciousness of something that was simple to make, was actually good for you AND tasted like you'd died and gone to heaven? If you took longer than a second to answer then... it is time for you to indulge...

First, let's just be really clear here. This is just for you.

Ready?
Do you swear?
Do you pinky swear?

Okay, then.
Read on...

Recipe for:
Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Single serving

Equipment:
Blender

Supplies:
wine glass (because dessert in a wine glass always makes it better!)
spoon (teaspoon or table spoon, your call)
lighted candle for ambiance

Ingredients:
-half of an avocado
(if you have more then this is the only time you're allowed to share but first you'll have to promise to have yours first... ;)
-1/4 to 1/2 cup of non-dairy milk (I used rice milk but hemp milk, almond milk and coconut milk will also work)
-3 tbl spoons of coconut sugar
-3 tbl spoons of cocoa powder
-3-4 drops of toffee flavored liquid stevia (this is optional. I added this later because I realized that it needed something so I put this in and liked the taste)
-a few drizzles of chocolate syrup (mix together 1/2 cup of date syrup (soaked pitted dates and water blended), melted coconut oil about 1/2 cup and 1-2 teaspoons of cocoa powder)
-a few dashes of cinnamon (optional)

Directions: place all ingredients in blender (except the chocolate syrup). Blend on high until all ingredients are blended thoroughly. If the pudding is too thick, add a teaspoon of non-dairy milk until desired consistency.  If the pudding has too much liquid, add in some more avocado by the tablespoon.  When you've achieved the desired perfection of your creation, drizzle chocolate syrup on the inside of the wine glass.  Pour the pudding into the wine glass.  If so desired, add a little bit more chocolate syrup on the top. Swirl, make a heart...create to your heart's content.

Now!

Grab your spoon and commence in your indulgence.

Congratulations! You have successfully indulged in a dessert that contains not only good fats (avocado), sugar that is low glycemic and chock full of minerals and vitamins (coconut sugar), an ingredient that contains dopamine which provides us with a sense of well-being as well as helping to release endorphins (cocoa powder)...you most importantly indulged!!

Close your eyes and let the makings of your beloved dessert carry you to the blissful state of no longer being 'stressed' but becoming just 'desserts'...

Welcome to the World of the Living and Loving...You...