Published on June 25, 2025

Chocolate Avocado Frosting   

Chocolate Avocado Frosting   

Perfect for icing cakes or using to dip graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or fruit such as apples and strawberries

Ingredients:

  • 2 avocados
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 8 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 oz chocolate chips (optional, for richer flavor)

Directions:

  1. Be sure to use soft, ripe avocados.
  2. Discard the peels and pits.
  3. Carefully melt the chocolate chips, if using, by microwaving on high in 10-15 second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval. Combine all ingredients until smooth in a blender, food processor, or using a hand mixer

Nutrition Information per batch: 

1085 calories

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High Protein/High Fiber Dishes

October Cooking Demonstration  

Discover how to create delicious, nutrient-packed dishes that support energy, satiety and overall health.

Join Kathy Brown RDN, LDN, CDCES for an interactive demonstration that will showcase simple, flavorful recipes featuring protein-rich ingredients and fiber-filled foods to help build balanced meals that are satisfying and easy to prepare at home.

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Date: Friday, October 23 from 12-1pm

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