This avocado and cocoa cream is one of my favourite recipes. I am a Farmer Hunter in the south of Spain, in Tropiterranean territory, which means that during the avocado season I always have avocados available at home thanks to our local farmers. I prepare this delicious spread for breakfast and snacks for the little ones at home, and as it is ‘fit’, it is also a good option for energising when training. It is very quick and easy to make, as well as being a healthy alternative. It can be made with any variety of avocado, but the trick to making it delicious is to make sure they are very ripe. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of nuts: almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts it can be a single nut or a mixture of several.

• 1 large avocado or two medium-sized avocados (½ cup of pulp): any variety

• 1 or 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder (if it is pure, all the better) 

• Sugar or honey to taste 

• Approx. 3 tablespoons of coconut oil (or other oil of choice) 

• Optional splash of milk/cream milk optional.
  
  

Steps: 

1. Grind the nuts to a paste, and blend until they start to release their oils and create a creamy texture. 
2. Add the ripe avocado and sugar/honey, cocoa powder and coconut oil until creamy, optionally add a splash of milk/cream.
3. Store in a sealed jar and consume within 2-3 days, use it on toast or to fill sweet treats such as croissants and biscuits!