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.
No one ever knows this rich, creamy dessert is made with avocado, as the chocolate hides the avocado flavor.
This healthy dessert is child approved!
For another simple dessert recipe, try our keto vanilla pudding.
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 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.
Step by Step Instructions
A few simple steps are all that it takes to make this delicious and creamy pudding.
- Place the flesh of both ripe avocados into your food processor, using a spoon to break up larger pieces. A high-speed blender can also be used.
- Add the cocoa powder, pure maple syrup, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Blend for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides. Blend for an additional 30 seconds or until smooth with a uniform texture.
- Divide into dessert cups and enjoy. Add garnish or toppings as desired.
These steps match the photos above.
Please see the printable recipe card for specific measurements of the ingredients.
If you have any questions about the steps for making this recipe please leave a comment below and we will get back to you.
Serving suggestions
Chilled or freshly made, this creamy pudding is delicious either way! Enjoying chocolate pudding cold or at room temperature is a personal preference.
This avocado pudding can be served in many ways. It can be enjoyed on its own or paired with ice cream or whipped cream.
The healthy recipe can be doubled and used to fill an already baked pie crust for a no-bake chocolate pie.
It can also serve as a rich filling in between the layers of a layer cake or as the "icing" on top of a cupcake.
It can be garnished 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.
FAQs
What is the best way to remove the flesh from an avocado?
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.
Can I substitute the vanilla extract?
Almond extract can be substituted to replace the vanilla extract in this avocado pudding recipe. Just be aware that it will change the flavor slightly as the 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.
As we have not tried these additional extracts, it is recommended to make the standard recipe and separate a small portion to mix in a few drops of a desired extract or flavor to ensure it is the taste that you are looking for.
If you decide to add an additional flavor, stop by and let us know how it came out.
Can I replace the maple syrup?
Yes, agave syrup will work 1:1 in this recipe. You can also replace it with powdered sweetener, such as powdered sugar or swerve. If using a powdered sweetener, also add ¼ cup of plant based or regular milk to ensure a smooth consistency.
What if I want a thinner pudding?
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.
What cocoa powder should I use?
There are many cocoa powders on the market. It is recommended to use one that is unsweetened, as the maple syrup will provide the sweet flavoring in this recipe. We like Trader Joe's regular 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.
Does avocado pudding taste good?
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.
How to make this a Keto avocado pudding recipe
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.
Also, ensure that the cocoa powder you use is sugar free.
Doing these two simple changes makes this easy recipe work on a keto diet, as the net carbs per serving are reduced to 4 grams and the sugars to zero.
Other easy desserts
Keto Chocolate Mug Cake - With just over 5 minutes and a few ingredients, you can have a fudgy, chocolatey low carb mug cake made from start to finish. It's perfect for when those occasional emergency chocolate cravings hit, plus it's gluten-free and sugar-free too.
Keto Fudge - A super easy refrigerator keto fudge that only uses a few on-hand ingredients. This creamy, rich keto fudge recipe can be frozen and the recipe can be doubled or tripled. The perfect keto chocolate fudge!
Tiramisu Overnight Oats - super simple to make and it has all the flavors of a traditional Tiramisu, but in the form of overnight oats.
No Bake Caramilk Cheesecake - Lightweight and airy, velvety white chocolate caramel cheesecake filling in a cinnamon-spiced graham cracker crust.
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📖 Recipe
Avocado Chocolate Pudding
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ripe Hass avocados
- ½ cup maple syrup To make Keto use sugar free maple syrup
- ½ cup 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.
Anne
Can you substitute Stevia for the maple syrup?
Four Score Living
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