Avocado Chocolate Pudding (Printable)

A rich, dairy-free chocolate dessert using ripe avocados and cocoa for creamy indulgence.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place avocados, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa powder to preference.
04 - Spoon mixture into serving bowls or glasses.
05 - Chill for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor and texture, or serve immediately if preferred.
06 - Top with optional fresh berries, shaved dark chocolate, coconut whipped cream, or chopped nuts before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get dessert that tastes like pure chocolate decadence without feeling guilty about what's actually in it.
  • It comes together faster than you can tie your apron, and the creamy texture is almost impossible to mess up.
  • Whether you're dairy-free, vegan, or just curious, this hits that chocolate craving in the most satisfying way.
02 -
  • Lumpy pudding means your avocado or cocoa powder didn't blend long enough—keep going until you get that silky texture, or you'll feel the grit on your tongue and regret it.
  • If you want it thicker, use less milk; if you want it looser and almost mousse-like, add more. There's no single right answer, just what works for your mood.
  • Blending warm milk creates a slightly fluffier texture than using cold milk straight from the fridge, which gives you a denser, more pudding-like result.
03 -
  • Use a food processor instead of a blender if you have one—it gives you more control and catches lumps faster if your avocados are less than perfectly ripe.
  • Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for five minutes before spooning in the pudding; the contrast of cold glass against the creamy dessert makes it feel extra special and tastes slightly richer.
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