Muscle Memory digital Apr/May 2018 | Page 107

NUTRITION GOOD FOOD THESE RECIPES ARE HEAVEN ON A SPOON. It’s so easy to make, you’d be pleasantly surprised how much better they are than store bought. Just a few ingredients and a little elbow grease separate you from guaranteed tasty treats! AVOCADO ICE CREAM INSTRUCTIONS: ◆ PEEL AND PIT THE AVOCA- DOS. Add the avocados, INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces avocado meat, approximately 3 small to medium 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup heavy cream lemon juice, milk, and sugar to a blender and puree. Transfer the mix- ture to a medium mixing bowl, add the heavy cream and whisk to combine. Place the mixture into the refrigerator and chill until it reaches 40 degrees F or below, approximately 4 to 6 hours. ◆ PROCESS THE MIXTURE IN AN ICE CREAM MAKER ACCORDING TO MANU- FACTURER'S DIRECTIONS. Total time: 6 hr 15 min Prep time: 15 min Yield: 1 quart ice cream However, this mixture sets up very fast, so count on it taking only 5 to 10 minutes to process. For soft ice cream, serve immediately. If desired, place in freezer for 3 to 4 hours for firmer texture. AVOCADO BANANA CHOCOLATE PUDDING Avocado Banana Chocolate Pudding is intensely chocolate with a hint of banana and maple syrup. Healthy and delicious, no-one will ever guess that it has avocados and no butter or chocolate. Enjoy this healthy treat any time. It's vegan, raw, and gluten-free | INSTRUCTIONS: ◆ Add all the ingredients to a food processor and process for a couple of minutes until everything is smooth and creamy. ◆ Refrigerate for 30 min or more to set the pudding and enjoy. ◆ If you'd like, add some cocoa nibs. 30   MUSCLE MEMORY | APRIL/MAY 2018 INGREDIENTS: 1/2 large avocado (about 100 g) 1/2 large banana (about 50 g) 1 tablespoon dark maple syrup (or more to taste) 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder cocoa nibs for serving  (optional) Total time: 45 min Prep time: 15 min Serves: 1