Avocado Chocolate Pudding (Printable)

Creamy avocado and cocoa come together for a rich, dairy-free dessert that satisfies sweet cravings.

# 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

# Preparation steps:

01 - Place the avocados, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Process the mixture until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa powder according to preference.
04 - Spoon the pudding into serving bowls or glasses.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor and texture, or serve immediately if preferred.
06 - Top with desired optional toppings before serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like decadent chocolate mousse but actually nourishes your body with healthy fats and antioxidants.
  • No cooking, no special ingredients, no guilt—just 10 minutes between you and a dessert that feels like cheating.
  • It's naturally vegan and dairy-free, but even chocolate purists won't suspect the secret ingredient.
02 -
  • Over-blending with too much liquid makes it drinks like chocolate milk, not pudding—add milk one tablespoon at a time and stop as soon as it's smooth.
  • The avocado flavor completely disappears when balanced with cocoa powder and vanilla, but if you sense it creeping through, your avocados might not have been ripe enough or your cocoa powder isn't fresh.
03 -
  • Keep your cocoa powder in an airtight container away from heat and light—fresh cocoa powder tastes noticeably richer and less bitter than old stuff that's been sitting open in the pantry.
  • If you're making this for someone with nut allergies, use oat or soy milk instead of almond milk and skip the optional nut toppings—it's just as delicious and just as creamy.
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