Avocados are often considered a “superfood” because they are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. Even if you’re not a huge avocado fan, this pudding tastes like a rich chocolate dessert. It’s naturally gluten-free and vegan, so it’s perfect for those following a special diet. Since you can taste the mixture as you go, it’s easy to adjust the ratio of cocoa powder and sweetness to your liking. You can even blend in some frozen cherries, to help hide any avocado taste!
Ingredients You’ll Need
The key to this chocolate pudding is using ripe avocados without dark spots in the flesh. The center should have a light green color, and the avocado should give slightly when you squeeze the outside. Paired with cocoa powder (or raw cacao powder), maple syrup, and vanilla extract, it quickly turns into a creamy pudding. Use coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, or any other non-dairy milk that you love. You can even use water for blending since the avocado will add plenty of creaminess on its own!
How to Make Chocolate Avocado Pudding
This recipe can be made in a blender or food processor. Use a mini food processor if you’d like to make a small batch, using only 1 avocado. (It’s easy to change the serving size on the recipe card below.) Add in the avocado flesh, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, milk of choice, and a pinch of sea salt. Secure the lid and blend until the pudding is smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides of your machine, if needed. You may need to add another tablespoon or two of milk, to help keep everything blending smoothly. Once the pudding has a creamy texture, taste the avocado pudding and make any adjustments. Since each avocado will have a slightly different flavor from the next one, you may need to add a little extra cacao powder for a richer chocolate flavor, or a little more sweetener to help boost the sweetness. If you have a particularly strong-flavored avocado, you may want to add a handful of frozen raspberries or cherries, to help hide the avocado flavor even more. A tiny splash of almond extract (1/8 teaspoon), or a spoonful of peanut butter (or other nut or seed butter) will also help hide the taste. Once you’re pleased with the flavor, you can eat it right away, or you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge to chill before serving. Top it with chocolate shavings, fresh raspberries, coconut flakes, or a few mini chocolate chips, if you like. Looking for more vegan recipes? Try Vegan Chocolate Mousse, Avocado Ice Cream, or Vegan Lemon Bars for more ideas. If you try this avocado chocolate pudding recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how you like it.
