Creamy and luscious, chocolate avocado pudding will satisfy your sweet need in a healthy way. A silky smooth pudding is created by blending avocado, raw cacao powder, coconut milk, and a dash of vanilla. The very best? It is dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan.

Chocolate Avocado Pudding Ingredients

When it comes to preparing a delicious and nutritious dessert, you only need to gather 5 simple pantry staples. Let me walk you through the list of ingredients that I use to whip up this amazing treat.

Firstly, you will need 2 large chilled avocados, which serve as the base for this dessert. They provide a smooth and creamy texture that blends perfectly with the other ingredients.
Next, I always prefer to use full-fat coconut milk to add extra creaminess to the dessert. This ingredient not only enhances the texture but also provides a range of health benefits.
To achieve an ultra-chocolatey flavor, I add raw cacao powder, which is known for its rich taste and various health benefits. It also adds a unique depth to the dessert that makes it stand out.
Since cacao powder can be a bit bitter, I use maple syrup to add a touch of sweetness that balances the flavor profile. This ingredient also adds a hint of natural sweetness that complements the other flavors.
Lastly, I add a splash of vanilla extract, which brings an extra depth of flavor to the dessert. This ingredient enhances the overall taste and aroma of the dessert, making it irresistible.

Benefits Of Raw Cacao

I use raw cacao in all of my chocolate recipes, as you may have noticed, and there's a good reason for that. All the active enzymes that are rich in minerals and antioxidants are retained by using cold-pressed, unroasted cacao beans in the production process. The advantages of raw cacao powder much outweigh those of that tin of Hershey's chocolate mix. The magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium, and anti-inflammatory benefits it offers are all in good amounts. All in an effort to foster heart health, a positive, stress-free mood, and a healthy gut.

How to Make Chocolate Avocado Pudding

One of the most remarkable things about this dessert is its simplicity. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can create a mouthwatering treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

To fully enjoy the dessert's cool and refreshing texture, I highly recommend chilling your avocados overnight in the fridge before using them. This ensures that the pudding is served cold right away.
If you are short on time, you can still make this dessert using unchilled avocados. Simply chill the finished pudding in the fridge for about 20 minutes before serving.
Now, onto the easy preparation process. All you need to do is place all the required ingredients - 2 large avocados (chilled), full-fat coconut milk, raw cacao powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract - into a blender.
Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. That's it, your dessert is now ready to be served!
With its simplicity and ease of preparation, this dessert is perfect for those who want to enjoy a delicious treat without the hassle of a complicated recipe.

A Few Notes

Here are a few tips and tricks to help you adjust the recipe to your taste and texture preferences:

If you find that the avocado taste is too prominent for your liking, you can easily balance it out by adding more raw cacao powder or an extra ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract. This will enhance the chocolate flavor and provide more depth to the pudding.
To thicken the pudding, you can add 2 tablespoons of hardened coconut cream, a sprinkle of chia seeds or flax seeds, or half of a ripe banana. These ingredients will not only thicken the consistency but also add more nutrients to the dessert.
On the other hand, if you feel like the pudding is too thick, you can add a splash of your favorite non-dairy milk to thin it down.
Options such as coconut milk, cashew milk, almond milk, or oat milk work well and provide a creamy texture that complements the other ingredients.
In case you don't have maple syrup on hand, you can use honey or about six pitted dates as a natural sweetener.
Just make sure to blend the mixture well if using dates to ensure they are fully incorporated into the pudding.

With these tips, you can easily customize the recipe to your liking and create a dessert that perfectly suits your taste preferences. Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE AVOCADO PUDDING (VEGAN, DAIRY-FREE)

Creamy and luscious, chocolate avocado pudding will satisfy your sweet need in a healthy way.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: avocado chocolate pudding, chocolate avocado pudding

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 324kcal

Ingredients

2 large avocado, chilled
½ cup full fat coconut milk
⅓ cup raw cacao powder
⅓ cup maple syrup
2 teaspoon vanilla extract

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

hazelnuts, roughly chopped
sea salt

Instructions

Slice the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh into a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Test and see if you'd like to add any additional sweetener.
Divide the chocolate avocado pudding between four serving bowls.
Serve with your favorite toppings, such as hazelnuts and sea salt.

LISA'S TIPS

For garnishing this recipe I prefer pyramid sea salt flakes as they're larger and will stand out on top of the desert.

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