As a chocolate lover and a holistic nutritionist, I’m always on the hunt for chocolate dessert recipes that taste good and make me feel good. This easy avocado chocolate pudding recipe is one of them. It’s vegan, paleo, refined sugar-free and best of all, can be made with just a few ingredients in just a few minutes.
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Ingredients
You might be wondering if this recipe for avocado chocolate mousse actually tastes good. That’s a fair question. I’m happy to report that it does. It truly mimics a traditional dessert mousse. In fact, you won’t taste the avocados at all.
Here's what you'll need to get rolling.
- Avocados: This fruit has a thick, creamy texture that makes it a good substitute for cream. The trick in avocado pudding recipes is to ensure you’re using super ripe avocados. This ensures you’ll get a rich chocolate taste, instead of a mouthful of avocado.
- Almond Milk: Feel free to replace this with any other plant-based or dairy milk.
- Cocoa Powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder is best. This ingredient is what is going to give you the chocolatey taste you're looking for. If you don't have any on hand, here are all the alternatives you can use.
- Maple Syrup: When it comes to sweeteners, maple syrup is one of your healthier options. In addition to sweetness, it offers up a ton of minerals and vitamins. You can replace this with honey if it's all you have.
- Vanilla Extract: Ensure you get pure vanilla extract. Imitation is just a chemical compound designed to taste like vanilla that can cause negative reactions in your body.
- Almond Butter: Much like avocado, almond butter has a thick, buttery texture. It helps make the mousse smooth and delicious. Not to mention, it adds healthy fats and fibre.
Find the printable recipe with measurements below.
Nutritional Benefits
We all love chocolate mousses and puddings. But the classic variety isn't a great choice for our health. This lightened up version is a dessert you can feel good about devouring because it's made with wholesome ingredients that are filled with health benefits.
What makes this avocado chocolate pudding recipe healthier?
- Nutrient-dense ingredients: While the calories might look on the higher side, it's important to note that they are good calories, not bad calories. The number skews higher primarily because this bowl is full of fat from the avocados - and fat is the highest in calories of all macronutrients. Keep in mind, avocado contains the good kind of fat that helps you lower bad cholesterol, fight inflammation, and lower overall disease risk.
- It's a healthier alternative to traditional chocolate pudding: Let's not kid ourselves, this is still dessert and it should be enjoyed in moderation. However, in comparison to its traditional counterpart, avocado pudding has fewer calories, less fat, less carbs and way less refined sugar. Each bowl of my avocado chocolate pudding comes in just shy of 300 calories versus just over 500 calories in the regular variety.
Instructions
The best news about this recipe is that it’s incredibly simple to make and dirties little more than your food processor. Let's break it down step by step to take the guesswork out of this healthy avocado chocolate pudding.
- Combine avocado, almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract and almond butter in a food processor.
- Blend until thick and creamy. This will take 1-2 minutes depending on the strength of your food processor. Stop as needed to scrape down sides.
- Scoop into an airtight container and place in the fridge. Chill for at least one hour before serving. This will create a more mousse-like consistency.
- Serve cold and top with fresh fruit or coconut whipped cream if desired.
Recipe Notes
- Use the ripest avocados you can: The riper the avocado, the less you'll be able to taste it in the recipe.
- Chill before serving: Cool for at least one hour before serving. This helps the pudding texture turn into more of a mousse consistency. Both are great, but the latter is my favourite.
For the full ingredient list and step-by-step directions, scroll down to view the recipe card.
Cooking Tips
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about avocado pudding recipes.
Store this mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last for 5 days. If you don't use it, you can freeze it (see below for instructions and ideas).
Yes. This dessert actually tastes better chilled as it thickens into a creamier consistency. I suggest placing the mousse into glass jars and covering with ceramic wrap. That way you can pull them out, add toppings, and serve!
Definitely. This pudding freezes very well and can act as a great alternative to ice cream in its frozen form. Simply store in an airtight container, place in the freezer, and grab a spoon when a chocolate craving hits.
Recipe Video
Want to see how I make this recipe? Watch the video below!
How To Serve
Now that you have a beautiful bowl of avocado chocolate mousse, it’s time to build the perfect dessert with it! Here’s a few delicious options to keep your pudding interesting.
- Top with fresh fruit: Raspberries and sliced strawberries are my favourite toppings, but feel free to get creative and alter to your taste buds.
- Add a dollop of chia seed jam: If you don't have fresh fruit, you can make a delicious chia seed jam using frozen fruit. Here's my go to recipe for raspberry chia seed jam.
- Top with coconut whipped cream: You can also use regular whip cream. But, if you want this to be vegan, be sure to use coconut whipped cream instead.
Recipe Variations
- Use other natural sugar alternatives: Swap maple syrup for honey, agave nectar or any other natural sweetener.
- Make it keto-friendly: Swap maple syrup for low sugar, keto-friendly sweeteners like stevia, xylitol or erythritol.
Equipment
Here's what you need to make this recipe.
- Food Processor: This is the ideal piece of equipment for this recipe. It blends the ingredients quickly and you don't need to consistently stop blending to push the mixture off the sides.
- Blender: If you don't have a food processor, you can certainly use a blender. It will require a little more effort to ensure ingredients are fully mixed.
- Mason Jars: These are the prettiest dishes to serve avocado pudding in. But, small bowls will do the trick too. I've even eaten this pudding right out of the food processor. There are no rules.
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Simple Avocado Chocolate Pudding (Without Refined Sugar)
- Prep Time: 4
- Cook Time: 1
- Total Time: 5
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: American
Description
If you're all about chocolate dessert recipes that taste good and make you feel good too, this easy avocado chocolate pudding recipe is for you.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen avocado (or 1 medium ripe avocado)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- ½ cup almond milk
Instructions
- Combine avocado, almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract and almond butter in a food processor.
- Blend until thick and creamy. This will take 1-2 minutes depending on the strength of your food processor. Stop as needed to scrape down sides.
- Scoop into an airtight container and place in the fridge. Chill for at least one hour before serving. This will create a more mousse-like consistency.
- Serve cold and top with fresh fruit or coconut whipped cream if desired.
Keywords: healthy desserts, food processor recipes, easy recipes
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