Healthy Chocolate Avocado Pudding {Paleo, Vegan}

This healthy chocolate avocado pudding is so delicious, no one will guess that it’s actually nutritious! With only five ingredients, this vegan dessert is so easy to make, and ready to serve in just 10 minutes. Perfect for a make ahead treat that everyone will love! {Gluten-free, vegan & paleo}

Eating well doesn’t mean you have to give up desserts especially when you have recipes like this tasty chocolate avocado pudding!

This easy chocolate pudding recipe is rich and decadent, but there are so many nutrients, you can satisfy that sweet tooth and feel great eating it all at the same time! Totally plant-based and loaded with healthy fats, it’s definitely a dessert with benefits!

For more healthy desserts, be sure to try my Chickpea Brownies and Chocolate Baked Donuts.

Why Make this Recipe

• Easy: Just place the ingredients into a food processor and combine. It’s that easy!
• Healthy: Made with all natural ingredients and rich in vitamins and minerals. One serving contains a whopping 11 grams of fibre, so it’s a filling and satisfying dessert option.
• Simple ingredients: You only need five basic ingredients to make this decadent chocolate pudding.
• Kid-friendly: This is such a great way to sneak some extra goodness into your kids’ diet. They will never guess this pudding is made with avocados — it will be our little secret!

Ingredient Notes

• Avocados: Avocados are super nutritious and loaded with potassium, healthy fats and fibre. For this pudding, use ripe avocados that are not overly firm for best results.
• Cacao powder: The cacao powder makes this pudding super rich and provides a dose of antioxidants. If possible, use cacao powder rather than Dutch processed cocoa or baking cocoa powder since it lends a richer and bolder flavour and offers a higher amount of antioxidants.
• Unsweetened almond milk: You can also use regular milk if you don’t required a plant-based option, or use any other plant-based milk alternative like soy, rice or coconut.
• Maple syrup: I used 100% pure maple syrup as a sweetener. You can use sub in honey if not vegan.
• Vanilla extract: For sweetness and flavour. Use pure rather than imitation if possible.

Step by Step Instructions

Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend on high until the ingredients have broken down.

Give the pudding a good stir and continue blending until very smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust according to personal preference.

Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later.

Recipe Tips

• Use avocados that are very ripe as they will have a creamier consistency and will break down more easily to form a smooth pudding. If the avocados aren’t ripe enough, they may be too firm and harder break down, which may result in chunks throughout the pudding.
• Make sure that you blend the pudding really well to avoid any chunks of avocado being present. I also recommend stirring the pudding a few times throughout the blending process to make sure all of the ingredients are fully incorporated.
• If you find that the avocados in the pudding are having trouble breaking down, add a bit more almond milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
• You can add more maple syrup if you’d like your pudding to be sweeter or more cacao powder if you want it to be richer in flavour. Taste before serving and adjust if needed.

Recipe FAQs

How to store

This pudding is a great make ahead dessert. Store it covered in the fridge, and it will keep well for up to four days.

Can you freeze this pudding?

Yes! Transfer your pudding into a freezer-safe container, bag, or wrapped in the cups or mason jars you plan to serve it in, and it will keep well for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before serving. You could even freeze it in popsicle molds to make healthy pudding pops!

Serving Suggestions

This chocolate avocado pudding tastes great on its own but even better when topped with any of the following:

• Shaved or roughly chopped dark chocolate
• Fresh raspberries or strawberries
• Banana slices
• Coconut flakes
• Regular or coconut whipped cream

More Healthy Treats

• Chocolate Nice Cream
•  Pumpkin Pecan Pudding Cake
• Almond flour brownies
• Chocolate Coconut Balls
• Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
• Healthy Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes
• Vegan Fudge
• English Trifle Recipe with Custard

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