Who doesn’t love the rich taste and silky texture of buttercream frosting? What if I were to tell you that you can make a healthier version without butter, no margarine either, that is damn tasty?
Just hear me out.
In many places of the world, namely Asia, avocados are called butter fruit. I have seen recipes for avocado ice cream, avocado and it’s silky texture and mild flavor can blend easily into many savory or sweet dishes. Here I am suggesting that by replacing the butter in the “buttercream” you can get something equally as delicious. I have only tried it with chocolate, but why not other flavors?
Yes, that's an avocado there
Chocolate Avocado Buttercream
- 1 medium, ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- tiny pinch of salt
- small splash of vanilla
Scoop out the avocado flesh, rough dice it and put into food processor or blender. Here I used a mini food processor. Add the cocoa powder, half the powdered sugar, tiny pinch of salt and a little splash of vanilla. Blend, scrape down sides and blend again. Taste, add more sugar if you want, blend again. Taste, again, adjust seasoning like more cocoa if you want a stronger hit.
Spread it on anything you like. A frosting that you can feel a little better about, sure it still has sugar, but avocados are good for you!
mmm... chocolatey
no cupcakes, use graham crackers
My boys like to take it to school and spread it on graham crackers. I find that it lasts a few days in the refrigerator.
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YUM!!! Will you come here and make it?
I am petitioning for it! Dre wants to come take the TexASS challenge at VooDoo doughnuts so we will HAVE to!
I love your ingenuity and adventurousness — wouldn’t have thought of this but now that I see it, it makes total sense. Nice!