Chocolate avocado pudding is a decadent, creamy, chocolatey dessert. This dairy free treat takes just minutes to make, and you can’t taste the avocado at all!
If you’ve heard of avocado pudding, you’ve probably wondered if it actually tastes good. I hear you – I love avocados, but typically I enjoy them in things like guacamole or a creamy salad dressing.
I was intrigued when I heard of using avocado as a base for desserts. It makes sense though, the creamy quality of an avocado is a good substitute for dairy in things like frosting or pudding.
This pudding looks just like regular chocolate pudding, and you can’t taste the avocado, it just adds a really nice creaminess. If you’re looking for a way to lighten up your desserts, you may want to give this a try!
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Ingredient Notes
- Avocado – The key to this pudding is picking out a ripe avocado. An avocado is ripe when the skin is dark, and the avocado feels somewhat soft to the touch. Read this article for more information on how to choose an avocado.
- Non-Dairy Milk – Use any non-dairy milk that works for your dietary needs. I find that a neutral tasting non-dairy milk works best for recipes like this. Soy milk, rice milk, coconut milk, almond milk, or oat milk would all be good choices.
- Maple Syrup – I like to sweeten this pudding with maple syrup, but honey or agave syrup would also be good choices.
Special Equipment
You do need an electric blender or food processor to make this dessert. I prefer to use my blender, but either appliance could work.
Step by Step Instructions
- Remove the avocado pit and peel, and slice it into large chunks. Place in a blender.
- Add the non-dairy milk, cocoa powder, and maple syrup.
- Blend the ingredients until they are smooth and creamy. You may need to add more liquid if the mixture is too thick to blend well.
- Scoop the pudding into bowls and add toppings if desired. Enjoy!
Tips for Success
- 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.
- If you’re having trouble blending this, just add a little more non-dairy milk.
- If you taste the pudding, and you think it needs more sweetener, or more cocoa, go ahead and add some. Use your own judgement.
Toppings
Top this pudding with whatever works for you – dairy free chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, toasted coconut, strawberries, cherries, or nuts. You can even top it with this coconut whipped cream.
Storage
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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Recipe
Chocolate Avocado Pudding (Dairy Free, Vegan).
Ingredients
- 1 avocado medium sized, ripe
- 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 5 Tablespoons non-dairy milk
- coconut flakes, chocolate chips, or seeds for topping optional
Instructions
- Cut open the avocado and remove the pit, then use a spoon to remove the flesh. Cut the avocado into large chunks and put in the blender.
- 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.
- If the avocado is larger, you will need a bit more of each ingredient. If the mixture is too thick, drizzle in a bit more non-dairy milk. Add more cocoa or honey or agave to taste.
- Top with dairy free chocolate chips, coconut flakes, seeds, or nuts if desired.
Abigail Wenderson
Such a great recipe, thanks for sharing this. It will be a great combination to make any recipe delicious i.e. Chocolate and Avocado.
Naia
I was so nervous to try this recipe and actually taste the pudding, but it was absolutely amazing! I loved how it came out and I LOVED how chocolatey it was. :) Thank you so much.
Kelly Roenicke
So happy to hear that! :)
Carole
This pudding was awesome – the best I’ve made so far! I tripled the recipe to use up all my avocados. My husband absolutely loves it too!
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Julie New
I’m always looking for new ways to use avocados since they are high in potassium and so good for you. I love all the ingredients. Looking forward to trying soon. Curious, would you say “1 avocado medium size ripe” is equivalent to a Cup, or is it a little more than a Cup? Or, how many grams without pit and skin would you use if you measure by grams?
Kate V
Please be aware that “non – dairy” does not always mean “dairy free”. This recipe could be misleading if someone is new to dairy elimination.
Judy
I made the chocolate avocado pudding recipe. It is ok as is, but it was a bit too bitter for my son’s taste. So I used 1 1/2 avocados, only 2 Tablespoons of cocoa powder, I doubled the maple syrup to 6 Tablespoons, added a touch of date syrup and most importantly a dash of cinnamon. It was absolutely delicious with the changes. Thanks for sharing your recipes. I really appreciate the work that goes into them.
R
I love the simplicity of this recipe and the pudding’s light, mousse-like consistency. <3
I make it with raw cow’s milk instead of a nut milk, and it turns out wonderfully.
Ashley
My family loved this!!! My ten year old is hard to sneak anything past but he loved it and couldn’t believe it when I told him the ingredients. We dipped strawberries in this as well. Amazing recipe thank you!
Richard Ryan
Hi Kelly
I was very skeptical but when I saw this recipe but I thought, I”ll give it a try! I made it for my daughter and I. I put raspberries on it for us. It’s hard to believe but it’s fantastic and I’m about to make another batch now.
Paleo Vegan… Who would have thought? Glad you came up with it!
Thanks,
Richard
Jane C
This recipe was great! It was super quick to make. It was a bit too sweet a chocolaty for me so I reduced the amounts a bit. I added fruit and cinnamon. I brought it to a brunch and everyone gave it an 8 out of 10! Everyone was surprised to hear it was avocado. It would also be good to add something crunchy (coconut flakes, chia seeds, nuts, granola). Thanks for sharing!
Suzanne
Oh yes, I surely needed this!!
Suzanne forgeron
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.
Suzanne
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.
Eske
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!
Jodi
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 !
Kelly Roenicke
So glad you liked this! Thanks for letting me know!
Rita
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
Gina
That took me 5 minutes and is delicious ! I used 3 medium avos and 1/2 cup of each ingredient.
Ritaq
Absolutely delicious and healthy. Don’t tell the kids it contains avocado in it and they will love it.
Vicky
Hi Kelly, can I make this ahead of time? Can the chocolate avocado pudding sit overnight in the refrigerator?
Kelly Roenicke
The taste of the avocado starts to come through if it sits overnight. So I wouldn’t recommend it. :)