Avocado Chocolate Pudding (Printable)

A creamy, dairy-free chocolate dessert with ripe avocados, cocoa, and maple syrup for natural sweetness.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Cooking 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 until fully smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Taste and modify sweetness or cocoa powder to suit preference.
04 - Spoon the pudding into serving bowls or glasses.
05 - Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance flavor and texture, or serve immediately if desired.
06 - Garnish with optional fresh berries, shaved chocolate, coconut whipped cream, or chopped nuts before serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like decadent chocolate mousse but hides real nutrition in every spoonful.
  • No cooking required means you can satisfy a chocolate emergency in less time than heating an oven.
  • Works beautifully for vegan guests, allergies, or anyone tired of heavy desserts.
02 -
  • Avocado ripeness matters more than you'd think; underripe ones make grainy pudding that no amount of blending fixes.
  • If your pudding breaks or looks separated after blending, you've likely overworked it—stop and serve it as is, or add a splash more milk and blend gently once more.
03 -
  • Buy avocados a few days before you plan to make this so you can time ripeness perfectly without waste.
  • If you want to meal-prep, freeze individual portions in small containers and let them thaw slightly before eating for pudding-like texture.
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