Description
This Healthy Chocolate Avocado Pudding is a creamy, dairy-free dessert that combines ripe avocados with rich unsweetened cacao powder to create a smooth and indulgent treat. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with vanilla, this pudding is vegan, paleo-friendly, and perfect for a nutritious, guilt-free dessert or snack.
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
- Combine Ingredients: Place all of the ingredients—avocados, cacao powder, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt—into a food processor.
- Blend Thoroughly: Blend on high until all ingredients have broken down. Then give the pudding a good stir and continue blending until it is very smooth and creamy, ensuring a rich, velvety texture.
- Adjust Flavor and Consistency: Taste the pudding and adjust to your liking. Add more almond milk if you prefer a thinner consistency, more maple syrup for extra sweetness, or additional cacao powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the pudding immediately or place it in the fridge to chill until ready to serve for a refreshing, cool dessert.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with agave nectar or another liquid sweetener.
- The pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Optional pinch of salt enhances the chocolate flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and paleo-friendly, making it suitable for many dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
