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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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Cut open the avocado and scoop out the pit. Cut it into large chunks and put in the blender.
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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.
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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.
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Refrigerate the pudding and serve cold. Top with pistachios if desired.
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!
patrickmunroe
It tastes a little sweeter if you use vanilla almond milk! :)
Nicky
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!
Miriam
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!
Kelly
Yay! Thank you for letting me know! I’m so glad that you like it!
sarah
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.
Tamara
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.
Kelly
Great! I am so glad that your family likes this pudding! I hate it when I waste avocadoes. :)
kelsey
Can I substitute coconut milk if I don’t have any almond milk on hand?
Kelly
Yes, any milk should be just fine!
What Jessica Baked Next
This looks amazing! Hope you had a great birthday! I’d love to eat one of these right now..:)
Kelly
Thank you so much, Jessica!
Yead
Looking so YUMMY. I love this.Great idea.
Kelly
Thank you so much!
Sarah@WholeAndHeavenlyOven
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!
Kelly
I hope you like it, Sarah! Let me know if you try it! :)
Tamara Faith
What an interesting combo! Now, you have tempted my taste bud interest :)
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Kelly
I love that it is healthier than regular chocolate pudding, but you wouldn’t know it from the taste! :)
Meeling
That sounds yummy! I can imagine the avocado adds the most wonderful creaminess!
Happy Birthday!!! :-D
Kelly
Thank you, Meeling!
Katie @ Produce on Parade
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
Kelly
Thank you, Katie!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
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!
Kelly
Dessert without guilt is the best, it’s true! Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron
Happy. happy birthday! I hope you have a fantastic day!!
Kelly
Thank you, Chelsea!