This avocado chocolate pudding is so rich and creamy. No will will ever guess that’s it made with avocado instead of dairy.
Sometimes you simply need a little chocolate in your life so today I’m sharing a creamy chocolate pudding. The catch, it’s made with avocado instead of cream so it’s dairy-free and it doesn’t have any of the weird thickeners or stabilizers you often find in store-bought puddings.
It’s amazingly rich tasting but has only six ingredients — all of which are good for you. I think you’re going to love it.
Even if you’re not a huge fan of avocado, I’d recommend trying this recipe because the avocado is barely delectable.
A couple notes:
I used Almond Breeze unsweetened coconut flavored almond milk to give the pudding a hint of coconut flavor, but any flavor almond milk will do.
1/4 cup of maple syrup was plenty sweet enough for Isaac and I, but feel free to play around with the amount of sweetness based on your tastes. You might find that 2-3 Tablespoons is enough for you and your family.
You can use whatever type of liquid sweetener you like. If you want to make a low-sugar pudding, you could use stevia instead. I’ve also seen recipes that add banana or dates for sweetness. I think the banana version would be delicious but I know some people aren’t a fan of banana flavor so I didn’t try it. Maybe next time!
I used a good quality dark chocolate bar and my microplane zester to create the chocolate shavings you see on top of the pudding in the photos.
Loaded with wholesome ingredients and healthy fats to keep you full and satisfied, this pudding is much better for you than those processed packaged puddin’ packs. It’s also super simple to whip up. Just throw everything in your food processor and boom — dessert is done.
1/4 cup maple syrup or other liquid sweetener like honey or brown rice syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
coconut flakes and dark chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
Using a food processor or high power blender, combine all ingredients except the coconut flakes until the mixture is smooth. Taste and add more sweetener, if necessary.
Put in refrigerator until it is cold. Top with coconut flakes and dark chocolate shavings. Enjoy!
I literally just bought some coconut/almond milk at the grocery store -making this tonight for dessert! I think a little hint o’ coconut would be delightful 🙂
I feel ya. I definitely made avocado pudding a few years ago that wasn’t so tasty. I think you have to use a good blender/food processor or else it’s more like chocolate guacamole rather than smooth and creamy like chocolate pudding. I’ve also found that too much cocoa powder makes it much too bitter. Hope you’ll give this recipe a shot.
Now this is my kind of recipe! I totally understand how it goes with recipe testing, my technique so I don’t devour an entire bowl full of pudding is to send it with my husband to work so him and his co-workers can enjoy and provide feedback!
I love using avocado in desserts, awesome way to get some healthy fats in!
Passed this along to a client who loves trying new recipes and pinned this for myself as a reminder to give a try, since I am currently devouring avocados. It’s the warmer temperatures I think. 🙂
This looks fantastic and like something I would love for dessert. I am the same by the way, I LOVE food, and often taste testing can turn into a full meal haha! Loving your new site design btw 🙂
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I literally just bought some coconut/almond milk at the grocery store -making this tonight for dessert! I think a little hint o’ coconut would be delightful 🙂
Awesome! Let me know what you think of it, Allison.
we love avocado puddings!
I know you girls do! 🙂
Okay, I could totally do this as long as I find a maple syrup sweetened with stevia!!! It’s GOING DOWNNN THE HATCH 🙂
Woot woot! Let me know if you find a maple syrup with stevia!! 🙂
I found Xylitol Flavor Syrups! I love Nature’s Flavors 🙂 http://naturesflavors.com/syrups/xylitol-syrups/xylitol-flavor-syrups
Oh nice! My stomach tends to go crazy with sugar alcohols but I’d be interested in trying it.
this looks tasty! i attempted an avocado chocolate pudding one time and it just did not come out well. this recipe, though, looks great.
I feel ya. I definitely made avocado pudding a few years ago that wasn’t so tasty. I think you have to use a good blender/food processor or else it’s more like chocolate guacamole rather than smooth and creamy like chocolate pudding. I’ve also found that too much cocoa powder makes it much too bitter. Hope you’ll give this recipe a shot.
Now this is my kind of recipe! I totally understand how it goes with recipe testing, my technique so I don’t devour an entire bowl full of pudding is to send it with my husband to work so him and his co-workers can enjoy and provide feedback!
I love using avocado in desserts, awesome way to get some healthy fats in!
Yes, I often send extra treats to school with Isaac too. Good minds think alike. 🙂
What about using agave as the sweetener ?
Agave would definitely work too!
Passed this along to a client who loves trying new recipes and pinned this for myself as a reminder to give a try, since I am currently devouring avocados. It’s the warmer temperatures I think. 🙂
Thanks so much lady! I am loving avocados too. Grilled avocado is becoming a staple for us this spring.
I know exactly what you mean when you say your “tastes” turns into a meal! lol
This pudding looks so delicious! I love avocado and I’m always looking for different ways to use it. Definitely pinning this!
I’m glad someone else understands my “tasting” conundrum. 🙂
About how many avocados did you need?
It depends on the size but no more than 2 for 1 cup of avocado. Mine were small/medium and I used 1.75 to get the cup.
I love using avocados in chocolate dessert recipes! You can hardly even tell it’s there.
I know!! It’s crazy how undetectable it can be. I want to try using it for baking sometime soon. Have you tried that yet?
This looks fantastic and like something I would love for dessert. I am the same by the way, I LOVE food, and often taste testing can turn into a full meal haha! Loving your new site design btw 🙂
Thank you Lauren! Let me know what you think if you end up trying the pudding.
I think I’m going to make this for my boyfriend and surprise him that it’s loaded with avocado!! It looks really delicious!
Yay! Let me know how it turned out, Lauren. 🙂