Dessert becomes heart healthy

FALLBROOK – Many people place emphasis eating a heart-healthy diet, but everyone likes a decadent dessert once in a while. What is a person who wants to stay healthy but enjoy something special do?

Health-conscious people don't need to sacrifice sweets on special occasions. With a few substitute ingredients, even something as rich as chocolate pudding can be made healthier. Try this recipe for “Chocolate Avocado-Chia Pudding” from the American Heart Association, which gets a healthy boost from creamy avocado and chia seeds.

Chocolate Avocado-Chia Pudding

Start to finish: 1 hour, 10 minutes

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