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Passion Fruit Pudding

Sunday in Key West.

It brightens my morning to start off with Yoga on the Beach at Fort Zach.  Since it was a little chilly this morning (58 degrees) Céline warmed us up with the 5 Tibetans (yoga) and kept us going with sun salutations to greet the morning sun.

Next we headed in search of vibrant sustenance.  It has become a tradition for us to go to the Help Yourself Farmer’s Market after yoga on Sundays.  I am so appreciative that they have brought this market to the island, because Key West has really been missing a great source of fresh, organic foods.  Personally I just love the atmosphere of farmer’s markets.  Charlie, the owner, has created a beautiful setting of fresh produce, smiling faces and acoustic music.

The tropical fruits were what caught my eye this time, and I am excited to share a recipe that I created from these sweet treats.  Passion fruit, start fruit, and avocado star in this delicious, and naturally sweet pudding.

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Passion Fruit Pudding

6 passion fruits
1/2 large star fruit
1/2 avocado
1 ripe banana
the meat of 1 young coconut*
2 T coconut oil

Slice the passion fruit in half and scoop out the insides.  Slice the start fruit into star shapes reserving the other half for decoration.  Blend all ingredients in a food processor.

Serve pudding in the halves of the passion fruit cups or in small bowls.  Serves 2-4 people depending on portions.

*If you don’t have coconut meat you can just use another 1/4 to 1/2 of the avocado. 

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