Raw chocolate avocado tart recipe

There’s no doubt about it, this tart looks devilishly delicious. But while the delicious part is absolutely correct, it’s actually not that devilish – this one’s as healthy as a dessert comes.

Made by nutritionist Jacqueline Alwill, the star ingredient of this tart is none other than the nutrient-rich avocado. Packed full of essential fatty acids, avocado can help to soften and rejuvenate the skin, as well as improving the uptake of essential nutrients in the body.

Take a look at the video above to see how to create this chocolatey delight, or follow the step-by-step below. And for more great recipes, tips and advice from Jacqueline herself, head to the Jurlique blog.

INGREDIENTS

Base:

• 1 cup pecans
• 1 cup almonds
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup rice malt syrup
• sea salt, pinch

Filling:

• 2 cups avocados
• ½ cup cacao powder
• 5 tbs rice malt syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• sea salt, pinch
• ¼ tsp cinnamon

Method:

#1 Combine all ingredients for the base in a food processor and blitz.

#2 Place into a tart dish and press until flat and in shape. Then, place the dish into the freezer for 30 minutes.

#3 Combine all ingredients for the filling into a food processor and blitz.

#4 Scoop the filling on top of the tart base and even out with a spatula.

#5 Decorate with fresh, colourful flowers.

Do you love avocados? Have you ever tried making a dessert with them?