A Creamy Avocado Fudge Pop Recipe Free Of Refined Sugar

Avocados are the unsung heroes of the dessert world, and if you don't believe me, check out these "Choco-Cado" pops from Michael I. Goran, Ph.D., and Emily Ventura, Ph.D. try. MPH, co-authors of Sugarproof.

"These decadent-tasting, fudgy pops get their creaminess from avocado, which is a great source of healthy monounsaturated fat, fiber, folic acid, and vitamin E," they write. "They're also rich in antioxidants thanks to the avocado and the cocoa." And while they are certainly tasty enough to make for anyone, they are great for kids. "Even kids who aren't sure about avocado tend to love these pops," share Goran and Ventura (and we can imagine the same applies to adults who aren't avocado fans – apparently they exist !).

Swapping avocados in your desserts gives you the opportunity to add health benefits that would otherwise be reserved for hearty meals. Since these are frozen, you can confidently prepare a serving at the beginning of the week so that you have a little homemade treat on hand to help you cool down (there is another option here!).