Name: Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ⅛ tsp sea salt; ⅓ cup pure maple syrup; ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ cup plant milk (almond or oat); 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 2 ripe avocados; Optional toppings: coconut whipped cream, fresh berries, cacao nibs

Savor Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding, a creamy, rich dessert with smooth avocado, deep cocoa, and natural sweetness. This no-cook treat is perfect for healthy indulgences, delivering decadent chocolate flavor with minimal prep.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding is a guilt-free, plant-based dessert that blends velvety avocado with intense cocoa and natural sweeteners, creating a luscious pudding perfect for after-dinner treats or healthy snacks. This budget-friendly, no-cook recipe is incredibly easy, requiring just blending for instant satisfaction. Its versatility allows for flavor and topping tweaks, making it a crowd-pleaser for all ages. Packed with healthy fats, antioxidants, and rich chocolate taste, this pudding pairs beautifully with berries, nuts, or coconut, offering a satisfying, wholesome dessert that’s as delicious as it is simple to prepare.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Use Ripe Avocados: Choose soft, ripe avocados for the creamiest texture.
Blend Smooth: Use a high-speed blender for silky consistency.
Adjust Sweetness: Taste and add more maple syrup if needed.
Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for 30 minutes for thicker pudding.
Add Cocoa Gradually: Start with less cocoa; add more for deeper flavor.
Top Just Before Serving: Add fresh toppings to maintain texture.

Yield: 4 Servings

Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding, a creamy, rich dessert perfect for healthy indulgences.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

⅛ tsp sea salt
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup plant milk (almond or oat)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 ripe avocados
Optional toppings: coconut whipped cream, fresh berries, cacao nibs

Instructions

Prep Avocados: Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a blender.

Measure Dry: Add cocoa powder and sea salt to the blender.

Add Wet: Pour in maple syrup, plant milk, and vanilla extract.

Blend Smooth: Start blender on low, then increase to high; blend for 1-2 minutes until silky.

Scrape Sides: Pause and scrape down sides with a spatula for even blending.

Taste Test: Sample pudding; add more maple syrup or cocoa if desired.

Adjust Consistency: Add a splash of plant milk if too thick.

Portion Pudding: Spoon into 4 serving bowls or jars.

Chill Pudding: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

Serve with Flair: Top with coconut cream, berries, and cacao nibs, and enjoy this decadent treat!

Notes

Use ripe avocados; unripe ones make pudding grainy.
Cover surface with plastic wrap to prevent browning.
Leftovers thicken; stir in a bit of plant milk before serving.
Serve with fresh fruit, granola, or as a dip for strawberries.

Ingredients Notes

Avocado: Ripe Hass avocados provide creaminess; avoid stringy varieties.
Cocoa Powder: Unsweetened for rich chocolate; Dutch-processed for smoother taste.
Maple Syrup: Natural sweetener; agave or date syrup can substitute.
Plant Milk: Almond, oat, or coconut milk thins to perfect consistency.
Vanilla Extract: Pure vanilla enhances flavor; vanilla bean paste for luxury.
Salt: Pinch of sea salt balances sweetness; enhances chocolate.
Coconut Whipped Cream: Optional topping; fresh berries add brightness.
Cacao Nibs: Crunchy garnish; nuts or seeds for texture.

Variations and Substitutions

Sweetener Swap: Use dates, honey (non-vegan), or stevia.
Gluten-Free: Naturally gluten-free; ensure cocoa is gluten-free certified.
Low-Fat: Reduce avocado; add more plant milk (less creamy).
Flavor Boost: Add peppermint extract, orange zest, or cinnamon.
Protein-Packed: Blend in vegan protein powder.
Spicy Kick: Add chili powder or cayenne.
Topping Variations: Use granola, shredded coconut, or chocolate shavings.

Storage Options

Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days; cover surface with plastic to prevent browning.
Freezer: Freeze in portions for up to 1 month; thaw in fridge.
Serving: Best served chilled; stir before serving if separated.
Meal Prep: Portion into jars for grab-and-go desserts.