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Step aside avocado toast – we’re saving our ripe avocados for this easy and delicious chocolate avocado pudding. A creamy and decadent healthy dessert made with less than 10 ingredients.
If you think that avocados are just for toast or guacamole, you’ll be shocked when you find out they are the secret ingredient for this rich and delicious chocolate pudding. That’s right, you can create decadent pudding without dairy!
You can’t taste the avocado in the finished pudding either – I promise! They just provide the creamy texture that you would expect in a chocolate pudding recipe or mousse. Even better, there are tons of great benefits of eating avocados!
This chocolate avocado pudding makes a great after dinner treat, but you could also pack it as a snack. (The perfect afternoon pick-me-up). The great thing about this simple recipe is that it is easily customizable.
You can make it vegan or keto and you can also add other flavors like peanut butter, mint or coffee to make it your own. As written below, this avocado chocolate pudding is a gluten-free dessert.
Have a sweet tooth? Check out my full list of healthy dessert recipes.
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Table of Contents
- Ingredients For Chocolate Avocado Pudding
- Variations
- How to Make Chocolate Avocado Pudding
- Tools You’ll Need
- How to make chocolate avocado pudding thicker
- How long does chocolate avocado pudding last?
- Chocolate Avocado Pudding Toppings
- Is Chocolate Avocado Pudding Healthy?
- How Many Calories are in Avocado Pudding?
- Quick and Easy Chocolate Avocado Pudding Recipe
Ingredients For Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Use these simple and fresh ingredients packed with nutritional value to make this delicious chocolate avocado pudding recipe. Be sure to check out the recipe card for the exact amounts of each ingredient you’ll need.
- Avocados: you’ll need 2 ripe and unbruised avocados for this pudding recipe. Pick up Hass avocados if they have them at your store for this pudding. They have a milder flavor and are creamier texture than other varieties.
- Milk: use your milk of choice for this avocado pudding – dairy milk, oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk, and cashew milk are all great options.
- Cocoa powder: you’ll use a combination of unsweetened cocoa powder and melted chocolate to add tons of chocolatey flavor to this pudding and cover the avocado taste. You can also use cacao powder.
- Maple syrup: a go-to natural sweetener, add a bit of maple syrup to sweeten your avocado pudding. You can substitute with honey, agave, or 2-3 pitted medjool dates. If using a sugar free sweetener like monkfruit or stevia, use a liquid one rather than the powder for the best results.
- Chocolate chips: in addition to the cocoa powder, I think this pudding has a better texture and rich chocolate flavor when using some melted chocolate as well. You can use melted chocolate chips or a bar of dark chocolate if you have it on hand.
- Vanilla extract: adds a hint of flavor that complements the chocolate and helps mask any avocado taste.
- Pinch sea salt: adds balance and enhances the chocolate flavor.
Variations
Use these variations to customize your avocado pudding to your liking.
Make it vegan or paleo: this yummy recipe is easily adaptable to make a vegan chocolate avocado pudding or even a paleo version. Just use a plant-based milk and dairy free chocolate chips.
Make it keto: avocados are naturally low in carbs, so with a couple of simple swaps you can make a keto chocolate avocado pudding, swap the maple syrup for your go-to sugar free sweetener. You’ll also want to use keto friendly chocolate chips or dark chocolate.
Add other flavors: if you’re a fan of mint chocolate, you can add ¼ teaspoon of peppermint extract to the pudding. Coffee also works well, try substituting the milk with brewed coffee (cooled) or add 1-2 teaspoons of espresso powder to the blender before pureeing. You can also try adding in a tablespoon or two of peanut butter or a few raspberries.
How to Make Chocolate Avocado Pudding
This healthy chocolate avocado pudding recipe is simple to put together in a few steps.
Melt your chocolate: melt your chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate bar) in a small bowl in the microwave (or double boiler). Microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate is melted.
Blend: Place all ingredients (melted chocolate, avocado, milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and pinch of salt) in a high-powered blender or food processor and blend until well combined and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Stop once or twice to scrape down the sides.
Serve: Divide this chocolate dessert into 5 dishes and garnish. Eat right away or chill in an airtight container in the fridge before serving.
Tools You’ll Need
How to make chocolate avocado pudding thicker
Depending on the size of your avocados, some batches of this pudding may be thinner than others. If you want to thicken up your avocado pudding, consider adding more avocado (¼ to ½), a couple tablespoons of coconut cream, or some ripe banana.
How long does chocolate avocado pudding last?
You can store this avocado pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator before serving from frozen.
I don’t like freezing it because it changes the texture slightly. You can also try freezing it in a popsicle mold for healthy fudgesicles!
Chocolate Avocado Pudding Toppings
The topping options are endless for this chocolate avocado pudding. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Fresh berries like strawberries or raspberries
- Chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
- Peanut butter
- Nuts
- A sprig of fresh mint
Is Chocolate Avocado Pudding Healthy?
Yes! This chocolate avocado pudding can be a great addition to a healthy diet. Avocados offer a variety of potential health benefits from weight management and heart health to better digestion.
They are a good source of heart healthy fats, rich in fiber, packed with antioxidants, and provide essential vitamins and minerals like potassium, vitamin C and E, as well as plenty of folate.
How Many Calories are in Avocado Pudding?
Avocados are a higher calorie food since they are rich in heart healthy monounsaturated fats. A serving of this avocado pudding has 230 calories.
Quick and Easy Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Equipment
- Blender or Food Processor
- Cutting knife
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chocolate chips or 1 oz dark chocolate
- 2 avocados, peeled and pit removed
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler on the stovetop.
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until well combined and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Stop once or twice to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Divide into 5 serving dishes and add desired toppings or transfer to an airtight container and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition
