Easy Avocado Chocolate Pudding

Created by: Deborah Murphy MS, RDN

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Prep time:
10 minutes + 1 hour chill time
Cook time:
0 minutes
Ready in:
70 minutes

Recipe Description:

This avocado chocolate pudding combines fresh avocado and rich chocolate for a smooth, decadent dessert. Nutrient-dense avocado adds a velvety texture that blends beautifully with chocolate, making every spoonful a delicious treat.

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Servings:

  • Recipe serving size: 1/2 cup
  • Number of servings:

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled
  • 1 cup plain, unsweetened soy milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 4 Tbsp. whipped cream (for garnish)
  • 1 Tbsp. dark chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Add the avocados, soy milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, sea salt and cinnamon to a blender and puree until smooth.
  2. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. To serve, divide pudding into 4 dishes and garnish with whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings.

Notes & Tips:

You can substitute the maple syrup for a sugar-free sweetener.

Top your avocado pudding with other garnishes if you prefer. Try it with fresh berries, peanut butter, chopped nuts, crumbled graham crackers, or chocolate chips.

To make a vegan and dairy-free pudding, omit the whipped cream garnish or use a dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe
Serving Size 169

Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17 22%
Saturated Fat 5 25%
Trans Fat 0 -
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5 -
Monounsaturated Fat 9 -
Cholesterol 10 3%
Sodium 310 13%
Total Carbohydrate 23 8%
Dietary Fiber 8 29%
Total Sugars 12 -
Includes 10 Added Sugars 20%
Protein 5 -
Vitamin D 0.1 mcg -
Vitamin A 70 mcg 8%
Vitamin C 8 mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.6 mg 10%
Vitamin K 16 mcg 15%
Thiamin 0.07 mg 6%
Riboflavin 0.32 mg 25%
Niacin 1.4 mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.20 mg 10%
Folate 65 mcg DFE 15%
Vitamin B12 0.01 mcg -
Pantothenic Acid 1.1 mg 20%
Calcium 40 mg 4%
Iron 1.7 mg 10%
Potassium 610 mg 15%
Choline 10 mg 2%
Phosphorus 80 mg 6%
Magnesium 50 mg 10%
Zinc 1.1 mg 10%
Selenium 1 mcg 2%
Copper 0.35 mg 40%
Manganese 0.78 mg 35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.