Avocado Chocolate Creamy Dessert (Print)

A creamy, dairy-free chocolate dessert made with ripe avocados and natural sweeteners.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Fresh berries
08 - Shaved dark chocolate
09 - Coconut whipped cream
10 - Chopped nuts

# Method:

01 - Place avocados, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or cocoa powder according to preference.
04 - Spoon the pudding into serving bowls or glasses.
05 - Chill for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor and texture, or serve immediately if desired.
06 - Top pudding with chosen optional toppings before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like a decadent chocolate treat but hides actual nutrients and healthy fats that keep you satisfied.
  • Zero cooking required, zero dairy, zero guilt—just five minutes between craving and contentment.
  • Works for last-minute dinner guests, dietary restrictions, or when you want something that tastes fancy but requires almost no effort.
02 -
  • The ripeness of your avocados matters more than you'd expect; underripe ones create a slightly grainy texture, so choose avocados that yield to gentle pressure and have dark green flesh inside.
  • If your pudding ends up too thick after blending, add milk one tablespoon at a time rather than pouring it in, because it's impossible to unbland something once it's thin.
  • The pudding thickens slightly as it chills, so if you're serving it cold, err on the slightly looser side when blending.
03 -
  • If you want extra richness without changing the texture, melt a tablespoon of dark chocolate and blend it in rather than trying to add more cocoa powder, which can make the pudding taste dusty.
  • For nut-free versions, oat milk or soy milk work beautifully and won't change the flavor, and you can skip the optional nuts on top or use seeds instead.
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