Chocolate Of The Gods - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large Hass avocadoes, cubed or 1 large florida avocado
1/2 cup maple syrup, plus
2 tablespoons more maple syrup
2 -4 tablespoons sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons coconut oil (optional)
1 -2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
1 cup cocoa powder
1 pint raspberries (optional)
fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
shaved dark chocolate (to garnish) (optional)

Preparation

Place first seven ingredients (through and including soy sauce) in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
Sift cocoa powder with a metal strainer to remove lumps, then add to avocado mixture and blend until smooth. At this point you can refrigerate the pudding in a tightly-sealed container for up to a week or freeze it for up to a month.
Serve chilled, layered with raspberries, if desired, and garnished with fresh mint and shaved chocolate.