Avocado Chocolate Pudding (Printable version)

A creamy blend of avocados and cocoa creating a smooth, dairy-free chocolate dessert full of natural richness.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

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 according to preference.
04 - Spoon the pudding 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 desired optional toppings before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like decadent chocolate mousse but actually delivers nutrients instead of just empty calories.
  • You can make it in the time it takes to brew coffee, no oven or stovetop required.
  • It's naturally dairy-free and vegan, which means no weird ingredient substitutes or strange aftertastes.
  • One bowl, two spoons, and suddenly you've got a dessert fancy enough to serve guests.
02 -
  • Avocado oxidizes and turns brown if you leave the pudding sitting out uncovered, so keep it refrigerated in an airtight container if you're making it ahead.
  • The cocoa powder absolutely must be unsweetened, or you'll end up with something cloyingly sweet that tastes more like chocolate syrup than real pudding.
03 -
  • If you want it even richer, melt a tablespoon of dark chocolate and blend it in for something almost too good to be real.
  • Use the freshest, ripest avocados you can find because mushy ones will make the pudding taste a bit funky and lose that clean chocolate flavor.
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