This creamy Avocado Chocolate Pudding recipe has only a handful of simple ingredients and is ready to serve in 10 minutes. Rich, chocolatey, and silky this delicious pudding can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.
Serve with a scoop of our Keto ice cream or keto whipped cream to create a multilayered dessert with silky and creamy textures.
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Why you'll love this recipe
This chocolate avocado mousse is made with fresh ripe avocados, a fruit packed with fiber and healthy fats.
There are only a handful of ingredients in this recipe and can be prepared and ready to eat in less than 10 minutes.
This decadent treat feels like a splurge, a great way to satisfy any sweet tooth. A perfect solution for a quick chocolate fix.
It's vegan, dairy-free and can be easily made keto friendly with one simple switch.
This healthy dessert is child approved!
For another simple dessert recipe, try our keto vanilla pudding or keto chocolate mug cake.
Key ingredients
Ripe Avocados - Hass avocados are readily available in food markets and are recommended for this recipe.
Maple syrup - Adds a rich, sweet flavor. If you are on a keto diet, use a sugar free maple flavored sweetener.
Cocoa Powder - Delivers a smooth, chocolatey flavor that blends well with the creamy avocado. Regular unsweetened cocoa powder works best in this recipe.
Vanilla extract - Adds depth and flavor.
Salt - Enhances the chocolate and compliments the sweetness.
If you have any questions about the ingredients in this recipe please leave a comment below and we will get back to you.
If you love chocolate and enjoy using healthier ingredients try our Almond Flour Chocolate Cake or Keto Brownies.
Substitutions
Vanilla extract - Almond extract can be used instead. Just be aware that it will change the flavor as vanilla blends into the other flavors, but almond extract is stronger and will stand out as its own flavor.
In addition to the vanilla extract a teaspoon of mint or orange extract may add a unique twist to this recipe if you enjoy these flavors.
Maple syrup - Agave syrup will work 1:1 in this recipe. You can also use powdered sugar. If using a powdered sugar, also add ¼ cup of plant based or regular milk to ensure a smooth consistency.
Keto avocado chocolate pudding - Since avocado is a low carb fruit, simply replace the maple syrup with a sugar free maple syrup and this avocado mousse immediately becomes a keto friendly, sugar free chocolate pudding.
Doing this simple change reduces the net carbs per serving to 4 grams and the sugars to zero.
Another super easy keto chocolate dessert, is our keto chocolate fudge.
How to make avocado chocolate pudding
Step 1: Place the flesh of both ripe avocados into your food processor. A high-speed blender can also be used. Add the cocoa powder, pure maple syrup, salt, and vanilla extract.
Step 2: Blend for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides. Blend for an additional 30 seconds.
Step 3: Texture should be smooth and uniform. Use a spatula to get all of your pudding out of the food processor.
Step 4: Divide into dessert cups and enjoy. Add garnish or toppings as desired.
Garnish with fruit, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, chocolate shavings or chocolate chips. A fresh mint leaf adds color and texture when serving.
Placing a square of chocolate horizontally into this creamy pudding creates visual interest for an upscale dessert. Shaved white chocolate or white chocolate chips add a visual contrast and a touch of confection.
Please see the printable recipe card for specific measurements of the ingredients.
For other smooth and creamy dessert recipes, give our easy no bake biscoff cheesecake or no bake caramilk cheesecake a try next.
Expert tip
Use perfectly ripe Hass avocadoes. Under ripe avocados have a skin that is light green and feels firm. They will not blend smoothly, leaving chunks in your pudding.
Ripe avocados have dark purple skin and feel soft. Overripe avocados have black skin, and feel mushy.
FAQs
After washing the outer skin, slice each avocado in half down the middle. Remove the seed by gently lifting it out using a spoon or pressing the skin side of the halved avocado to gently push the seed out. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh.
Yes, you can use frozen avocado to make pudding, but you'll want to defrost it first. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
To achieve a thinner pudding with this recipe, add plant based or regular milk. For the best results, add 1 tablespoon at a time until reaching the desired consistency.
We know, eating avocado for dessert doesn't sound appealing, but trust us when we say that this tastes so good that no one would ever know it was made with avocadoes.
The rich chocolate flavor masks the taste of avocado, making this chocolate avocado mousse absolutely delicious.
There are many cocoa powders on the market. It is recommended to use one that is Dutch processed and unsweetened, as the maple syrup will provide the sweet flavoring in this recipe. We like NuNaturals unsweetened cocoa powder.
The less processed the cocoa powder the more nutritional benefits it will deliver. Using a raw cacao powder will provide the biggest nutrient boost to this avocado chocolate pudding recipe.
Storage instructions
Fridge: This pudding can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator a day or two ahead. If you have leftovers store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Yes, you can freeze chocolate avocado pudding in an airtight container. This has been tested for up to 3 weeks, but it would likely freeze well even longer.
To defrost, set the frozen avocado chocolate mousse out at room temperature for 30 minutes or until it softens.
It's also delicious to eat as it begins to soften while defrosting. It is reminiscent of old fashioned frozen custard when still cold and not completely thawed.
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📖 Recipe
Avocado Chocolate Pudding (Keto, Vegan)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ripe Hass avocados
- ½ cup maple syrup To make Keto use sugar free maple syrup
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa Powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the flesh of both avocados into your food processor or blender and use a spoon to break up any larger pieces.
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, salt, and vanilla
extract. - Blend for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides. Blend for an
additional 30 seconds or until the pudding is smooth with a uniform texture. - Divide into dessert cups and enjoy, or garnish as desired.
Notes
- Use ripe Hass avocados - which have dark purple skin and feel soft.
- You can use frozen avocado - thaw overnight in the fridge for best results.
- Thin pudding with milk - If you like a thinner pudding add milk or an alternative. Add 1 tablespoon at a time until reaching desired consistency.
- To make Keto Avocado Chocolate pudding, simply replace the maple syrup with a sugar free maple syrup . The net carbs per serving are reduced to 4 grams and the sugars to zero.
- Fridge - Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze - For up to 3 weeks. Thaw at room temperature.
Anne
Can you substitute Stevia for the maple syrup?
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Hello Anne, Thank you for stopping by. Yes, you can substitute Stevia for the maple syrup. This swap should be 1:1, however you may have to add additional Stevia to match the sweetness of the maple syrup. The sweetener in this recipe can always be adjusted to your preferred taste. Stop back by and let us know how it turns out!
The Four Score Living Team