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AVOCADO BRUSSELS SPROUTS DIP

BENEFIT :: Brussels Sprouts are NOOTROPICS, a superior brain food with the highest sulforaphane value (Sulforaphane is a phytochemical actively present in budding broccoli sprouts, known to highest on the 2nd -3 rd day of sprouting) rich in pre-Vitamin K, C, A and Fibre add this beauty to your morning breakfast smoothie or dips and keep blood sugars linear. It belongs to the cruciferous family, 100 times more potent than Broccoli, it is loaded with potassium and magnesium, helps in curbing sweet cravings, further detoxifies the liver.

 

1/2 cup brussels sprouts

1 tbsp almond/sunflower butter (8g Fat) or 1/2 avocado

2 tbsp Organic Greek yogurt (or Dairy free option ::  8-9 soaked almonds with water,*** I don't recommend commercial almond milk due to low nutritional value, additives, poor quality water and fortified vitamins)

4 tbsp chia seeds (11g Fibre & ALA - plant omega 3's)

1 tsp salt, 1/2 squeeze lemon, cilantro leaves to garnish

Blend all ingredients in a power blender except chia seeds, add 1/2 cup spring water to suit consistency, add chia seeds, store in a tight container, refrigerate 4 hours or overnight, serve chilled.