Does it count as dessert if it’s all Real Food!?
This snack was KILLER!
I was in the mood to do something creative in the kitchen and was feeling pretty hungry. I pulled up a recipe from Evernote (what I use to clip and organize online recipes) that I’ve been saving for AGES. How often do you have a ripe avocado just sitting around unclaimed!?
Gena’s Chocomole, which I modified with banana a la Ashley
[I also used maple syrup in place of brown rice syrup]
Now if that isn’t puddin’ I don’t know what is!
While the food processor was dirty, I obviously had to make banana soft serve. I’d make this EVERY DAY if someone would do the dishes for me!
All layered up (I ate about 1/4 of the pudding recipe) with some raw buckwheat (just like Grapenuts!), granola and chia seeds. Although the pudding was delicious, just plain, I could really taste the avocado. But mixed with the BSS, it was perfect.
While totally incredible, this snack was soooo filling and gave me a bit of a stomach ache that postponed wanting to make dinner for hours. Guess that’s why you don’t have dessert first!
Finally around 7 Matt asked when I planned on starting dinner 😳
By the time it was done cooking, I was hungry deep down in the pit of my stomach
Roasted Chicken with A Side Of Fall
We started with sweet potatoes (2 biggins) plus 2 carrots, 2 apples tossed in Garlic Gold, salt and pepper for 26 minutes at 400*.
Then we added green beans –
And two local pasture-raised chicken legs from Davis Creek Farm rubbed in fresh rosemary from the garden, salt and…
Tomato Cinnamon Clove Preserve. The OpenSky debut. I had not wanted to open this and put tomato in my oatmeal! But it’s the perrrrfect sweet + savory topping. The tomato was totally subtle to the sweetness of plumy jam flavor and a hint of clove in the background. I liked it a lot!
The chicken roasted for an additional 30 minutes or so and turned out fabulous. I had a drumstick
And a big pile ‘O veg! I liked the apple bits most of all!
A glass of wine would have been a nice complement! Matt said it was not a special enough occasion to open a fancy bottle 🙁
If you’re on Twitter, you’d know I’m jamming to GLEE right now (just got the word that Uncle Jesse a.k.a. John Stamos is making a guest appearance this season. MELT MY HEART!
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I should probably close the windows…I think the neighbors can hear.
Nicole @ yuppie yogini says
Try out the Glee Pandora station…I love it!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
That pudding looks awesome puddin’! 🙂 Honestly, I need an avocado right now just so I can make it. I wouldn’t have been very hungry for making dinner either if I would have had that as my snack!!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I made banana soft serve almost everyday and I do hate doing my food processor dishes!
stacey-healthylife says
Looks so good. I never think of adding apples to dinner. That snack looks so good, but it does look pretty filling, but so worth it.
Evan Thomas says
That does look like the best snack ever.
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Whenever I make the batter for my avocado banana bread I lick the ban-avo mash!! My babies are SO eating that if and when they arrive 🙂
Chelsea at Striking Balance says
LOVEE Glee! Can’t wait for this season.
Your dinner looks amazing, as usual. I’ve never thought of roasting apples along with my veggies. I will have to try that!
Ellie says
That pudding looks amazing! YEAH for Glee- I guess John Stamos is going to be Emma’s dentist boyfriend. Love the show! Can’t wait for it to start back
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
I don’t watch Glee, but I just might if John Stamos is on 🙂 Oh Jesse and the Rippers!!!
That pudding looks awesome, too bad about the tummy ache!
Natalia @asideofsimple says
Any night is an occasion for wine in my book!
Ah my Full House crush. I loved Uncle Jesse!
Paige @Running Around Normal says
I’ve been wanting to try that pudding out for ages too! Aaaand I have a ripe avocado just hanging around:)
Emily says
You had me with the chocomole pudding..but then I got to the part about watching Glee and I was hooked!! I am singing along with them because clearly they need my vocal support 🙂
Ally @ Girl in Her Kitchen says
Everything looks fabulous! I wish my hubby liked sweet potatoes 🙁 I have Glee on my iPod and I listen to it all the time on the treadmill. Fun!
klm says
The other day I was watching true blood with the windows open —- I wonder what my neighbors thought?!!! Hot + heavy vampire scenes!!
Tina says
I cannot wait for this season to start! It starts next week, right? I hope I’m not mistaken because I’ve been looking forward to it.
That really does look like rich chocolate pudding. You would never know by looking at it its made with such wholesome ingredients.
Rhea (Greek Feaster) says
LOL at matt sounding like a big jerkface here. you just wanted to take wine to the face and make dinner when you felt like it, gosh! 😉
Kath says
Haha – jerkface indeed! 🙂
Rhea (Greek Feaster) says
lollin because we know that matt is, in fact, a very sweet boy! just to be clear.
Rachael says
That is a fantastic looking pudding. I’m currently having Full House flashbacks at the mention of John Stamos..I’m pretty sure I crushed hard on him back in the day!
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
Now I know what to do with the rest of my avocado–thanks! John Stamos will always be Uncle Jesse in my book.
Vasu says
Looks like a delicious Fall meal!
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
that dinner looks perfect! i’d eat all of it even without the chicken
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
That meal sounds INCREDIBLE!
Krystina says
What a delicious side dish! 😀
Dee says
Wow, that dessert and dinner looks bangin’! 🙂
Christina @ Food.Fun.Fabulous says
Wow that dinner looks amazing! I absolutely love sweet potatoes 🙂
Catherine @ Life 2.0 says
Kath! Your dinner looks so lovely! I can’t wait to try that puddin’!
Laughter-Loving Stacy says
I reeeaaaaallllllly doubted you on the avacado/banana/cocoa ordeal. So I made it, too.
I was both wrong and extremely surprised by how dang good it was.
NICE.
Gina says
Avocado and chocolate?! Two of my favorite foods and I never would have thought to combine them. Sounds awesome!! Looks great too 🙂
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Bananas are *perfect* with pudding..banana softserve is even better!! Yum! Love it 🙂
Kristen says
Just the act of layering a dessert like that makes it more exciting! 😛
A Teenage Gourmet (Sami) says
I’ve made that chocomole before. 🙂 I used a dried date instead of syrup, but mine had little chunks. I’ll use syrup next time!
Camille says
What an incredible snack! Heck, I would have just eaten that for dinner! 🙂
emily says
I made my first bowl of banana soft serve the other day and I was shocked at how full it made me feel.
Alyssa says
I love Uncle Jesse!!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
Your dessert and dinner both look fabulous. I’ve tried the avocado pudding thing too, and didn’t like it cause I could easily taste the avocado. Good idea of mixing it with other things.
Melissa says
Wow! Dinner and dessert looks phenomenal.
Shawn Paul says
That looks outstanding! It’s almost 11pm, and you just made me hungry!
Hannah says
I frequently have dessert for dinner, but mine is less justifiable than yours, and I usually follow it with more dessert. I’ve had an awful day (okay, so it’s only 1pm, but still…) and am planning on a huge bowl of cookies and cream ice cream when I get home tonight. Bring it on. 😛
Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat says
I would be full too!! That dinner and the early dessert would be more than enough for me, but I know I would eat it all 🙂 It all just looks so good!
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
oooh love love love this dinner! And I need to try that puddin’ too!
[email protected] says
Loving your pre-dinner dessert! I need to invest in a food processor.
Cara Craves... says
Dessert first, why not!?
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says
I’m right with you on the banana soft serve problem! I love it, and I would love to have a small dish a couple times a week…but I can’t get past having to wash all those parts of the food processor every time!
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
Awesome dinner and dessert 🙂
Danielle says
Hi Kath, I was wondering if you were going to be at the FNCE expo in boston in november?
Kath says
I would love to but it’s the same weekend as the Foodbuzz festival 🙁 Maybe next year
Brittany says
I have a ripe avocado! Totally going to make this!
Sophie says
Holy chocomole that looks good! I am going to have to try that out soon soon soon!
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says
lol. I would make banana soft serve every day, too, but I HATE cleaning the food processor. That’s so funny you said that. :p
Wei-Wei says
LOL I read roasted chicken with a side of “fail”. Heh. But dessert is always awesome 😉
Ashley says
Whoa. That dessert sounds incredibly delicious!!!! Never thought to combine the two 🙂 Gosh I love that pudding. Love how filling it is and that it can be eaten as a side dish, not just as dessert!
Amy @ Amy Starts To Run says
I’ve been pondering this whole avocado/chocolate concoction, and I think I’m just going to have to pony up at try it.
P.S. I currently have like 7 bananas in my fridge specifically for when the mood strikes for banana soft serve.
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i heart avocado pudding. have made it a few times for my family, and they definitely weren’t huge fans, but i am!
Sportsgirl says
Dessert looks yummy! Also like the look of that tomato cinnamon clove preserve!
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
I love the look of the pudding – I had something similar but the avocado flavour was too overwhelming 🙁
FAB dinner, I love the apple and sweet potato mix 🙂 roast apple goes well with roast parsnip too 🙂
notyet100 says
slurp,..
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Snacks like that are why most people don’t get us! AMAZING!
CaSaundra says
Love the sounds of that dessert! But maybe instead of being called dessert, it can just be a healthy snack 🙂
Kath (Eating for Living) says
I love that chicken dinner! Looks so yummy!
Kaci says
That dessert/snack looks ah-mazing!! Sorry it upset your stomach, but I bet it was worth it while eating it. 😉
Bee Goes Bananas says
Wow, that looks amazing! It’s such a bummer when your stomach hurts before dinner. I tend to have little peanut butter spoonful snacks before dinner and sometimes it spoils my appetite.
Nicole, RD says
Those veggies look amazing…I love the sweet and savory together 🙂
Cannot WAIT for Glee…or John Stamos!
Simply Life says
oh what a yummy snack!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
I’ve been getting my Glee on too lately… can’t wait till Tuesday! 🙂
Stacey @ The Habit of Healthy says
Woah, that dessert looks so good!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
That looks like a perfect fall dinner!
And I can’t wait for Glee! 😀
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
wow, your dinner looks great!
Little Bookworm says
Your snack looks amazing – I love Gena’s chocomole. 🙂
[email protected] says
Everything on this post looks incredible, from the pudding to the side dish! I love festive, Fall sides and this one is right up my alley 🙂 I’ve made a similar side using celery, carrots, apples, sweet potato, and onion. I have to give yours a go!
Lisa @ early morning run says
wow. all looks delicious! I’ve been meaning to try the chocolate pudding with avocado for a while now. Unfortunately I just cracked open a great avocado that would have been perfect for this, and used it on the chili I made for dinner last night instead. I’ll have to get another one and make this already!
Ashleigh says
Kath,
Thanks for mentioning the way you use EverNote here … I never thought about using it to capture recipes! I can finally delte my 5000 bookmarks 🙂
Thanks
kayla.eats.healthy says
O my gosh, I made chocolate-avocado pudding too! I made some yesterday, and it kinda grossed me out. I could smell the avocado…eww. So I didn’t end up eating too much, but I think I’ll be eating the leftovers with banana soft serve! 🙂
Oh, and I refrigerated the leftovers overnight and this morning I sneaked a spoonful and it was JUST like eating chocolate frosting! Seriously, I think I’ll frost my next cake with the stuff!
Amber K says
I rarely have ripe avocado that goes unclaimed! lol Right now I’m waiting for two to ripen. My choices at the store were way underripe or WAY overripe. So I wait…
I LOVE banana soft serve!
AllieNic (Frisky Lemon) says
WOW. That looks AWESOME! Now I want chocolate avocados REAL bad!
Megan (Braise The Roof) says
Yum that dinner looks like a perfect fall meal! I always look forward to the “new” produce that comes into season every year- I think sweet potatoes are in my near future!
Melissa @ HerGreenLife says
Sometimes eating dessert first is the best bet. I’m on a trip in Chattanooga, and there’s a great bakery with some amazing looking chocolate concoctions that I keep wanting to try, but by the time I get done with my meals, I’m so full that dessert doesn’t even sound good. Tomorrow I’m going to the bakery first thing in the morning to pick out a treat for later in the day 🙂
Sarah says
Yum! And I think I have all the necessary ingredients for your delicious concoction. Guess what I’m having for dinner tonight?:)
Elizabeth says
I love that you drink your dinner drinks in mason jars! Cute!