Avocado Chocolate Pudding (Printable)

Creamy chocolate dessert made with ripe avocados, cocoa, and natural sweeteners for a wholesome delight.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Fresh berries
08 - Shaved dark chocolate
09 - Coconut whipped cream
10 - Chopped nuts

# Directions:

01 - Place avocados, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Process until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Taste and modify sweetness or cocoa powder to your preference.
04 - Spoon the mixture into serving bowls or glasses.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and texture, or serve immediately if desired.
06 - Garnish with fresh berries, shaved chocolate, coconut whipped cream, or chopped nuts before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgently decadent while being sneakily packed with healthy fats and nutrients.
  • Ready in 10 minutes with no cooking required, perfect for when you need dessert right now.
  • Works for every diet restriction you can think of: vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and genuinely delicious.
02 -
  • Don't use avocados that are too soft or brown inside, because they can make the pudding taste slightly bitter or off in a way that's hard to fix.
  • This is all about the blender—if you don't have a strong one, the cocoa powder won't fully incorporate and you'll end up with gritty pudding that feels like you're eating sand.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowls before adding the pudding—it keeps everything tasting fresher and colder for longer.
  • The secret to avoiding any hint of avocado taste is making sure your cocoa powder is truly unsweetened and your salt is right—these two things mask any subtle vegetal notes that might otherwise show through.
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