Healthy Chocolate Avocado Pudding {Vegan, Paleo} Recipe
This Healthy Chocolate Avocado Pudding is a creamy, vegan, and paleo-friendly dessert made with ripe avocados, unsweetened cacao powder, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. It comes together quickly in a food processor for a smooth, rich, and naturally sweet treat that’s perfect for a nutritious snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cacao powder
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Place all the ingredients—ripe avocados, cacao powder, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and optional pinch of salt—into a food processor and blend on high speed until the mixture begins to break down.
- Achieve Creamy Texture: Stir the pudding well, then continue blending until the texture is very smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no chunks of avocado left.
- Adjust Flavors and Serve: Taste the pudding and adjust as desired—add more almond milk for a thinner consistency, more maple syrup for extra sweetness, or additional cacao powder for a richer chocolate flavor. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For a sweeter pudding, increase the maple syrup gradually to taste.
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- This pudding can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh berries, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of cacao nibs before serving.
- To make it nut-free, substitute almond milk with oat or coconut milk.
