Mocha Almond Fudge Pops

​I am a snacker by nature but lately I've been an even bigger snacker than usual.  It probably has something to do with the fact that I started asylum again AND a new body fit class twice a week.  I am loving the workouts but boy, am I hungry when I'm done.  I really should eat some protein to help my muscles recover from the workouts but what I crave is sugar - specifically, chocolate.  (Why can't I just crave carrots and celery?)

​I had been searching for new post-workout snack recipes when I found this recipe for  HEALTHY mocha almond fudgesicles on www.girlichef.com - I was on board instantly.  Coconut milk, almonds, espresso, maple syrup and avocado - sounds perfect, right? 

​Don't let the avocado in these fudgesicles throw you off, these are the creamiest, chocolatiest, nuttiest fudgsicles that I've ever eaten.  They are soooo good - especially after a hard workout.  And if you're anything like me, they might just give you the extra motivation that you need to finish an especially hard workout. 

​Mocha Almond Fudge Pops

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​1/2 cup milk  (almond, soy or coconut milk is perfectly fine.)  I used coconut milk

​6 Tablespoons cocoa powder

​​6 Tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

3/4 teaspoons instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 1/2 teaspoons hot water

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​1/8 teaspoon sea salt

​​2 medium avocados

​Put all of these ingredients in a blender and blend until combined.  The result is a super thick, creamy, chocolaty mixture.  
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​Add 4 Tablespoons toasted slivered almonds and pulse until chopped.

Scoop or spoon into molds or cups.

Freeze until firm.

​ Don't have popsicle molds?  No problem, just use cups.

If you're like me and chocolate is your workout incentive, go for it.  Workout hard then treat yourself to a mocha almond fudgesicle. 

Ciao!

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