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!
Delicious. Switched out the dairy for about half a can of coconut milk. May add some melted chocolate chips to give it a firmer sort of buttercream fiiling between layers of cake.
This recipe is awesome! I used halve of an avocado and 10 grams chia seeds. Then I put the pudding in the refrigerator for 3 hours and blended it before I served the pudding with some honey & granola!
Wow this was fabulous. It’s so rich and creamy and delicious. I added a little more maple syrup and whole milk since that’s all I had. Can’t even tell that this is mostly healthy !
So glad you liked this! Thanks for letting me know!
Very easy and delicious recipe.
My 19 year old grandson would not eat avocado. Made this recipe and did not tell him anything about avocado as part of the ingredient. He enjoyed eating it and even went for second helping.
Thanks for such a healthy re
That took me 5 minutes and is delicious ! I used 3 medium avos and 1/2 cup of each ingredient.
Absolutely delicious and healthy. Don’t tell the kids it contains avocado in it and they will love it.
Hi Kelly, can I make this ahead of time? Can the chocolate avocado pudding sit overnight in the refrigerator?
The taste of the avocado starts to come through if it sits overnight. So I wouldn’t recommend it. :)
We’re having guests who can’t have tree nuts or coconut. This recipe is soooo delicious and perfect for everyone!
I tried this recipe and it was delicious. A new go to healthy dessert for me! Thanks for sharing :)
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Hi kelly!
I’d love to include your chocolate avocado pudding in a chocolate dessert roundup I’m preparing for Parade Magazine.
If you’re fine with it, could I use one of your photos and a link back to this original post (http://theprettybee.com/2014/01/chocolate-avocado-pudding-paleo-vegan.html)?
Let me know your thoughts,
thanks!
I just made chocolate-avocado pudding last week and it was magical :)
Hello Kelly. My name is Dan and I am a founder of Easy Fast Recipes website. Many thanks for this fantastic Chocolate Avocado Pudding recipe! Simple and affordable ingredients, easy to follow step by step instructions. I am a Paleo diet follower myself. This is yummy easy fast recipe and it’s surely going into my bookmark list.
I am looking forward for more easy food recipes on your site in the nearest future.
You are welcome to visit my website. Easy Fast Recipes for Healthy Lifestyle & Fitness. Thanks and do have a great day!
Thanks, Dan!
It tastes a little sweeter if you use vanilla almond milk! :)
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!
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!
Yay! Thank you for letting me know! I’m so glad that you like it!
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.
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.
Great! I am so glad that your family likes this pudding! I hate it when I waste avocadoes. :)
Can I substitute coconut milk if I don’t have any almond milk on hand?
Yes, any milk should be just fine!
This looks amazing! Hope you had a great birthday! I’d love to eat one of these right now..:)
Thank you so much, Jessica!
Looking so YUMMY. I love this.Great idea.
Thank you so much!
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!
I hope you like it, Sarah! Let me know if you try it! :)
What an interesting combo! Now, you have tempted my taste bud interest :)
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I love that it is healthier than regular chocolate pudding, but you wouldn’t know it from the taste! :)
That sounds yummy! I can imagine the avocado adds the most wonderful creaminess!
Happy Birthday!!! :-D
Thank you, Meeling!
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
Thank you, Katie!
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!
Dessert without guilt is the best, it’s true! Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Happy. happy birthday! I hope you have a fantastic day!!
Thank you, Chelsea!