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AVOCADO CREAM WITH COOKIES AND CHOCOLATE
Some foods can actually end PMS symptoms. Avocado is one of them. Rich in beta sitosterol, a substance that helps regulate mood. Whole-grain carbohydrates, like cookies, help release more serotonin, which promotes a feeling of well-being. Chocolate, the most famous of all, also helps relieve anxiety and bad mood.
Try this recipe!
Method of preparation: Blend the avocado, yogurt, lemon juice, cream cheese and sweetener in a blender until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Reserve. Separately, mix the milk with the chocolate powder and set aside. Assembly: place the cookies dipped in chocolate, a little of the avocado cream, another layer of cookies, another layer of cream and finally semi-sweet chocolate shavings in each bowl. Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.
Performance: 4 Servings
Average weight/ Portion: 140 grams
Calorie value per serving: 257 kcal
| Ingredients | Home Measurement |
| Avocado | 8 tablespoons |
| Lemon (juice for dressing) | 1 tablespoon |
|
Low-fat natural yogurt |
1/2 small unit |
| Light cream cheese | 2 tablespoons |
| Powdered sweetener for cooking | 2 tablespoons |
| Skimmed milk | 1/2 cup of tea |
| Chocolate powder | 1 full tablespoon |
| Cocoa Chocolate 72% | 1/2 large bar |
| Light integral cookie | 12 medium units |
