Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding

I’m showing you how to make chocolate avocado pudding. This better-for-you dessert recipe is easy, vegan, and ready in 5 minutes.

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This healthy dessert is perfect for Valentine’s Day and anytime you want something sweet and satisfying. And it only takes a few minutes and a handful of ingredients to make this pudding.

Gather these ingredients

Avocado
Cocoa powder
Maple syrup
Non-dairy milk
Vanilla extract
Salt

If that ingredient list makes you skeptical, I get it.

When I made this recipe for a dessert demo more than a year ago and I questioned whether I should even tell them what was in the pudding before serving.  Of course, I told them. And they all loved it! Not kidding. People were asking for seconds.

Chocolate avocado pudding is not a new idea. It’s been around for years but I wanted to share my take on this easy, healthy-ish treat!

And what’s not to love? It’s not just a sweet treat but this vegan dessert has benefits including the better for your fats in avocado and flavanols in the cocoa.

Tips for success

To make this chocolate avocado pudding, here are my tips to take it from good to great:

1. Use a very ripe avocado. Seriously. Don’t try this with a firm one. Your blender (and tastebuds) won’t appreciate it.
2. Go for high quality unsweetened cocoa powder. This will make all of the difference. Visit a chocolate store or choose the best tasting cocoa at your local supermarket. Places like Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, and Whole Foods usually have an excellent selection too.
3. Drizzle in robust maple syrup. Maple syrup comes in different intensities. Opt for “robust” over rich for a deep, caramelized flavor that goes well with the cocoa.

You can use any milk you like but keep in mind that pea protein milk may yield a more airy final pudding. Also, using sweetened non-dairy milk will add sweetness, so adjust the maple syrup if you do.

Serving ideas

I served this batch in shot glasses for fun. If you do the same, buy some mini spoons, so your guests can get every last bite.

The raspberries? They are totally optional. When I’m eating this at home, I don’t usually add anything. But have you ever tried to photograph a bowl of chocolate pudding? Yeah. It’s not the prettiest.

Add a dollop of coconut whipped cream to keep the recipe vegan or top it with a little Greek yogurt or regular whipped cream if you’re into dairy.

Dust with cocoa powder, top with a mint leaf or any small pieces of fruit like berries or chopped mango.

And that’s it. Be sure to tag me on Instagram with a photo when you make this recipe and let me know how it turned out!

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