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Chocolate Avocado Pudding (Paleo, Vegan).

Jan 17, 2014 · Modified: Apr 12, 2018 by Kelly Roenicke · 84 Comments

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Creamy chocolate avocado pudding recipe

This chocolate avocado pudding is creamy, delicious, and dairy free! This recipe is a great way to indulge your chocolate cravings in a healthier way.

chocolate avocado pudding recipe

chocolate cake with avocado frosting

this healthy chocolate cake is covered in a rich chocolate avocado frosting

So it’s my birthday today, and I am about to start baking my own birthday cake. (German Chocolate without eggs, I hope it turns out okay!)

But I wanted to pop in real quick and share a recipe that is so easy and kind of healthy, and very chocolatey. What’s a birthday without chocolate? Not very happy I would say. :)

Have you heard of chocolate avocado pudding? Have you wondered if it would actually be good? Recently I noticed we had a few extra ripe avocados, I decided to give it a whirl. Literally. In my new blender. I didn’t have a recipe, I just pulled a few ingredients out and blended them up, and surprise! Chocolate avocado pudding is good. Very good, actually.

It looks just like regular chocolate pudding, and you can’t taste the avocado, it just adds a really nice creaminess. And of course it adds some nice nutritional benefits as well, like lots of good, healthy fats. Dessert without the guilt.

Some tips about this chocolate avocado pudding:

  • You do need to make sure that the avocado is perfectly ripe. An under ripe avocado won’t work, because it won’t be able to be blended down into a creamy consistency, and an overripe avocado also won’t work, because it won’t taste good.
  • You need the avocado to be just right. No brown spots or streaks inside – don’t try it – it won’t work!
  • If you taste the pudding, and you think it needs more sweetener, or more cocoa, go ahead and add some. Use your own judgement.

sliced avocado

Are you wondering how to store this avocado pudding? Can avocado pudding be frozen?

I have found that this avocado pudding has the best flavor when eaten right away. If you store it in the refrigerator for too long, the taste of the avocado starts to become noticeable.

If you wanted to freeze this chocolate avocado pudding, I would recommend trying to make popsicles, like this recipe.

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. 

Paleo and vegan chocolate avocado pudding.
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Chocolate Avocado Pudding (Paleo, Vegan).

This simple chocolate avocado pudding is a healthy and delicious treat that's naturally gluten free and dairy free. 

Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, Paleo, vegan.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 275 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado medium sized, ripe
  • 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 Tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 5 Tablespoons non-dairy milk
  • pistachios or other nut for topping optional

Instructions

  1. Cut open the avocado and scoop out the pit. Cut it into large chunks and put in the blender.
  2. Add the cocoa, maple syrup or honey, and non-dairy milk. Blend, starting on low and then moving to high speed until it is smooth.

  3. If the avocado is larger, you will need a bit more of each ingredient. If it is too thick, drizzle in a bit more non-dairy milk. Add more cocoa or honey or agave to taste.

  4. Refrigerate the pudding and serve cold. Top with pistachios if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Avocado Pudding (Paleo, Vegan).
Amount per Serving
Calories
275
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Sodium
 
29
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
721
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Fiber
 
9
g
38
%
Sugar
 
19
g
21
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
290
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
12.7
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
106
mg
11
%
Iron
 
1.8
mg
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

paleo chocolate avocado pudding

Top this pudding with whatever works for you – dairy free chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, coconut, or nuts. You can even top it with this coconut whipped cream:

There’s no wrong way to eat this decadent treat!

vegan paleo chocolate avocado pudding

 

 

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Desserts, food, Gluten Free, Recipes, Sweets Tagged With: chocolate, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish Free, Garlic Free, Gluten Free, Legume Free, Onion Free, paleo, Peanut Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free

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  1. patrickmunroe

    July 13, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    It tastes a little sweeter if you use vanilla almond milk! :)

    Reply
  2. Nicky

    July 03, 2014 at 4:26 am

    I just made this OMG it’s delicious! I was always hesitant to try these avocado chocolate recipes I’ve seen online because they seemed too unholy an alliance, but I am a believer now! I just ate all of it, it was amazing. Thanks so much for posting!

    Reply
  3. Miriam

    May 28, 2014 at 2:46 am

    Thank you for this recipe! It is awesome, I just can’t stop smiling! I’ve been sugarless for 5 weeks now, and despite of not craving for sugary foods I did miss chocolate/cocoa. A couple of days ago I read somewhere how Robin Brown of Magnolia Pearl mentioned vegan chocolate pudding. I wanted to try one as soon as possible – and I found your recipe. As I am leaving also dairy out of my diet this couldn’t have come at a better time! Thank you again! I’m smiling and licking my spoon!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      May 28, 2014 at 10:41 pm

      Yay! Thank you for letting me know! I’m so glad that you like it!

      Reply
  4. sarah

    May 23, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    I had high hopes for this recipe but I was really disappointed. It tasted like chocolate avocados, which is essentially what it is. Avocados are one of the nastiest things I’ve ever tasted, but I was hoping that the chocolate would cover up the nasty flavor. It didnt. I can’t even feed it to my baby who likes avocado because it has honey in it.

    Reply
  5. Tamara

    April 16, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    I love this recipe, I buy avocados sometimes and usually they go bad. However, now I make pudding and my family loves it. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 22, 2014 at 10:25 am

      Great! I am so glad that your family likes this pudding! I hate it when I waste avocadoes. :)

      Reply
  6. kelsey

    March 29, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    Can I substitute coconut milk if I don’t have any almond milk on hand?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 22, 2014 at 10:26 am

      Yes, any milk should be just fine!

      Reply
  7. What Jessica Baked Next

    January 21, 2014 at 9:15 am

    This looks amazing! Hope you had a great birthday! I’d love to eat one of these right now..:)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 22, 2014 at 10:41 am

      Thank you so much, Jessica!

      Reply
  8. Yead

    January 20, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    Looking so YUMMY. I love this.Great idea.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 22, 2014 at 10:48 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  9. Sarah@WholeAndHeavenlyOven

    January 19, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    Hope you had a wonderful birthday Kelly! This pudding looks sooo smooth and chocolate-y. I have seen similar recipes for chocolate avocado pudding, but haven’t had the nerve to try it yet! Your recipe looks so easy, I just might have to give it a try!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 22, 2014 at 10:46 am

      I hope you like it, Sarah! Let me know if you try it! :)

      Reply
  10. Tamara Faith

    January 19, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    What an interesting combo! Now, you have tempted my taste bud interest :)
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    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 22, 2014 at 10:47 am

      I love that it is healthier than regular chocolate pudding, but you wouldn’t know it from the taste! :)

      Reply
  11. Meeling

    January 18, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    That sounds yummy! I can imagine the avocado adds the most wonderful creaminess!

    Happy Birthday!!! :-D

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 19, 2014 at 11:28 am

      Thank you, Meeling!

      Reply
  12. Katie @ Produce on Parade

    January 17, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Birthday, Kelly! I used to make a lot of German Chocolate Cakes as it was my brothers’ and father’s and grandfather’s favorite! :) Hope your day is super special :D

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 19, 2014 at 11:28 am

      Thank you, Katie!

      Reply
  13. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    January 17, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    Happy birthday friend! I hope your German Chocolate Cake turns out! You must take pictures and share the recipe here if you like it. I love this pudding. Dessert without guilt is the best! Have a good weekend Kelly!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 19, 2014 at 11:26 am

      Dessert without guilt is the best, it’s true! Thanks for the birthday wishes!

      Reply
  14. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron

    January 17, 2014 at 10:18 am

    Happy. happy birthday! I hope you have a fantastic day!!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 19, 2014 at 11:26 am

      Thank you, Chelsea!

      Reply
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