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Home » Recipes » Dessert » Sweet Things » Creamy Avocado Chocolate Pudding

Feb 8, 2012(updated November 15, 2022)

Creamy Avocado Chocolate Pudding

4.93 from 38 votes
By Dani Spies
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Creamy Chocolate Avocado Pudding is a rich, delicious, decadent dessert that is packed with healthy fats! Made with avocado, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and almond milk; this is a vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipe that comes together in under 10 minutes.

Chocolate avocado pudding with a spoonful on top.

This Chocolate Avocado Pudding is loaded with good-for-you ingredients. Don’t worry, though, we’re not skimping on flavor! This dessert recipe is deeply chocolatey, perfectly sweet, and ultra-creamy. We blend up just 6 simple ingredients to give it a luxuriously smooth texture while the avocado thickens it nicely.

If you’ve never made avocado pudding, then you are in for an incredible treat. It is the simplest recipe to put together. It’s one of our favorite sweet treats because of how rich, creamy and delicious it tastes. Enjoy it for breakfast, snack, dessert, or a late-night treat!

Why you will love this recipe

  • Simple and easy: You need a handful of simple pantry staple ingredients to make this vegan pudding recipe and it takes no longer than 10 minutes to mix it together and just refrigerate.
  • Healthy and nutritious: Avocados are rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids along with a host of vitamins and minerals and the addition of cocoa provides antioxidants and polyphenols.
  • So delicious: You will want to enjoy this avocado pudding on repeat. Rich, creamy, and SO good!
Avocado pudding in a small glass jar topped with whipped cream.

Ingredients needed

This healthy avocado chocolate pudding tastes amazing and is the perfect little something when you’re craving chocolate! Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Avocados: Avocados bring the same level of body, richness, and depth to this mousse that you would normally seek from cream. But instead of adding saturated-fats, the avocado provides healthy monounsaturated-fats.
  • Cocoa powder: Gives the pudding a rich chocolate flavor. Cacao powder will also work.
  • Sea salt: Balances the sweetness and brings out the flavors.
  • Maple syrup: To add natural sweetness. Feel free to sub with honey, date syrup or agave nectar.
  • Vanilla extract: For flavor and a subtle sweetness.
  • Milk: Any milk will do, but to keep this recipe vegan, use almond milk, cashew milk, or oat milk.
Avocados cut open near small bowls of cocoa powder, milk and maple syrup.

How to make this recipe

This has to be the simplest of all desserts — from start to finish, it only takes about 10 minutes to make! Here’s the simple process:

For the full, printable recipe, reference the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

  1. Blend avocado: Place the avocados into a food processor and blend until it breaks down a bit. 
  2. Blend additional ingredients: Add cocoa powder, salt, maple syrup, and vanilla, and blend again until you have a nice smooth consistency.
  3. Add almond milk: Blend in 1/4 cup almond milk until you have a creamy, pudding like consistency. If needed, add in extra milk to reach desired consistency.
  4. Refrigerate: Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
  5. Enjoy: Serve chilled with a dollop of Greek yogurt or whipped cream!
Mashed avocado in a food processor.
Creamy chocolate in a food processor.

Expert tips

  • Experiment with the consistency by adding more or less milk to the mix. This recipe could easily go from mousse to pudding to fondue just by playing with the amount of milk added.
  • Be sure to use perfectly ripe avocados. You want them to be green and slightly soft, not brown or stringy. 
  • Worried about being able to taste the avocado? Don’t worry, you won’t taste it at all. The only flavor you’ll taste is the delicious chocolate.
  • You can serve this avocado pudding right away, but we like it best when chilled. Cover the pudding and let it chill for 30 minutes (at least 4 hours is best) or overnight. The pudding will thicken even more once it’s chilled.

Frequently asked questions

Why is avocado pudding good for you?

Avocados are a source of vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. They also provide lutein, beta carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids. Avocados contain high levels of healthy, beneficial fats, which can help you feel fuller between meals.

Can you eat avocado and chocolate?

Definitely! Fresh avocado, cocoa powder, and more come together to make a healthy chocolate dessert. This is great for a mid-day treat or an after-dinner dessert.

How long does avocado pudding last in fridge?

When stored in an airtight container, this will stay fresh in the fridge for up to about 4 days. Give it a good stir when you’re ready to enjoy and you can add a splash of milk as needed for consistency.

Topping ideas

This is pretty amazing with just a dollop of Greek yogurt or whipped cream, but feel free to experiment with other tasty toppings. Here are some options:

  • sliced almonds or chopped pecans or walnuts
  • a sprinkle of granola
  • banana slices
  • a drizzle of drippy nut butter
  • shredded coconut
  • fresh berries, such as raspberries, strawberries or blueberries

Storage recommendations

  • Storing leftovers: Refrigerate any leftover pudding in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Freezing: This recipe also freezes beautifully! It’s great to prep whenever you have avocados that need to be used. Place in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Chocolate pudding served in a small glass bowl.

More healthy desserts

Looking for more delicious healthier treats? Give these favorites a try:

  • Frozen Banana Snack Bars
  • Pumpkin Mousse
  • Mini Pumpkin Pies
  • Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread
  • Almond Flour Brownies

If you make this avocado chocolate pudding, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how they turned out. Your feedback is so helpful for me and our Clean & Delicious community (thank you!).

Chocolate avocado pudding with a spoonful on top.
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4.93 from 38 votes

Creamy Avocado Chocolate Pudding

Creamy Chocolate Avocado Pudding is a rich, delicious, decadent dessert that is packed with healthy fats! Made with avocado, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and almond milk, this is a vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipe that comes together in under 10 minutes.
Course: DESSERT
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time2 mins
Total Time7 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 103kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados (10-12 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder*
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup**
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4-1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions

  • Place avocado into a food processor and blend until the avocado breaks down a bit.
  • Add cocoa powder, salt, maple syrup, and vanilla, and blend again until you have a nice smooth consistency.
    Adding cocoa powder to avocado to make pudding.
  • Add in 1/4 cup almond milk and blend until you have a creamy, pudding like consistency. If needed, add in extra milk to reach desired consistency.
    Making chocolate pudding in food processor.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Serve chilled with a dollop of Greek yogurt or whipped cream!
    Chocolate pudding served in a small glass bowl.

Notes

*Cacao powder will also work, but the flavor may be slightly bitter. 
**Honey, date syrup or agave nectar will also work. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg

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About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Linny Bee says

    February 9, 2010 at 1:11 am

    5 stars
    That looks SO delicious! In the morning I will check if my neighbor’s tree has any avocados! Oh, and where did you get those gorgeous strawberries this time of year?

    Reply
  2. Tracey says

    February 9, 2010 at 5:05 am

    5 stars
    Hey Dani!
    How many servings is the nutritional info based on?

    Reply
  3. Ricki says

    February 9, 2010 at 5:22 am

    5 stars
    I think avocado and chocolate is one of the best combinations. . . ever. I make a chocolate pate with avocado that’s almost solid (you slice it for dessert) but have never made something this light and mousse-like. I bet the texture is just heavenly, silky and smooth! Okay, now I have to go eat an avo for breakfast 😉

    Reply
  4. jeanie says

    February 9, 2010 at 8:03 am

    5 stars
    thank you thank you!
    it’s getting really boring foodwise around here, now that i’ve been diagnosed with abdominal adhesions, and still recovering from C. diff. I’ve gone gluten-free and dairy-free to calm things down…I try drinking licorice tea when my sweet tooth is inflamed. ha.
    This recipe looks like it just might fit the bill with my valentine and give me some chocolate love-power!

    Reply
  5. Dani says

    February 9, 2010 at 9:46 am

    5 stars
    Linny – I’m so jealous of your neighbors avocado tree!! A for the berries… I got them at the farmers market here in SO CAL & I gott atell ya, they were as good as they look:).

    Tracey – Woops! This is for 4 servings.

    Ricki – Mmmmm…. pate?! That’s it… I’m over to your blog right now!

    Jeanie – Licorice tea soothes a sweet tooth?? Who knew? I’ll have to try it to believe it!

    Reply
  6. micah says

    February 9, 2010 at 11:31 am

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to try this! I am loving your recipes. Been eating clean for a couple of years now and I’m always on the prowl for new things to try. YUM!! ThANks!!

    Reply
  7. Kristin Pizzi says

    February 9, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    5 stars
    avocado is the best in chocolate mousses and puddings. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
  8. Thalia says

    February 9, 2010 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    Hey Dani It looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it out. I’ve been following your blog from 5 months by now but i had never post a comment before!
    I want to thank u for all your good recipes. I got to say that I’m a quite terrible cooker but you make it look so simple and quick that now I really enjoy cooking, so thanks!!

    Cheers from Mexico!

    Ps. I have in mind a valentine’s dinner for my meat-lover boyfriend… Any suggestions?

    Reply
  9. Jaya says

    February 10, 2010 at 8:20 am

    5 stars
    Genius.

    Reply
  10. Dani says

    February 11, 2010 at 11:24 am

    5 stars
    Micah – Hope you like it:).

    Kristin – It certainly is… yum!

    Thaila- Glad to know you are enjoying the recipes!! I just posted a stuffed chicken video that I think would be great for Valentine’s Day!! Let me now what you think!

    Jaya – ;).

    Reply
  11. Ren says

    February 8, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    5 stars
    I am definitely going to make this! Love the simple ingredients!

    Reply
  12. Janine says

    February 11, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Dani,
    I made this tonight for dessert and my kids (8,7 & 4) asked me if I can make it every night. It was a big hit and it was so quick and easy! I’ll make it again soon.
    Thanks for the recipe:-)
    Janine

    Reply
  13. Ren says

    February 13, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    I made this recipe today! I couldn’t even wait for it to chill in the fridge… had to eat some right away. It’s my new favorite treat!

    Reply
  14. BIBIN says

    May 2, 2012 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    hi dani,
    This is the first time i came to see ur site.I hav’t done any recipes yet.But any way i have to say ur show is outstanding,supereb.i’ll be always ur view from now.were i have to vote for u. thank you

    Reply
  15. Jacqueline says

    May 6, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    5 stars
    Just tried this recipe today and loved it! I couldn’t wait the couple of hours in the fridge, so I put it in the freezer and at it after 15 minutes.

    Reply
  16. Julie J. says

    August 3, 2012 at 7:16 am

    5 stars
    Hey Dani thanks for ALL the great recipes and videos. Silly ? how do you make homemade whipped cream??

    Reply
    • Heather says

      August 6, 2012 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      I wonder if Dani has a healthier version up her sleeve. In case she doesn’t respond, the traditional version of homemade whipped cream: you buy heavy cream and whip it- by hand if you want to build your arm muscles up or with an electric mixer (just don’t whip it for too long or it will turn into butter. Whip it til it forms peaks, I like soft peaks, but you may prefer stiffer). Too sweeten, I add in a little bit of powdered cane sugar, and I really like a tiny bit of vanilla extract, but you can do all sorts of stuff. Sometimes I put in powdered cane sugar and cinnamon- I call it cinnawhip- it’s really tasty on strawberries, or I’ll add orange extract. Chill and serve.

      Reply
  17. Lisa says

    August 14, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    How long is this good in the fridge? Freezable?

    Reply
  18. Kate says

    June 5, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    5 stars
    Hi, Is the serving size two or four? The video says two but the recipe says four. Thanks!

    Reply
  19. Christiane says

    September 14, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Dani,
    I love this mousse,it is smooth, it is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is quick to make.The only thing I was missing comparing it to my mother’s good old french mousse au chocolat, is that airyness coming from the eggs in the mousse.So I just took one tiny little egg, whipped the eggwhite, and lifted it underneath the cream, it takes a bit of the flavour away, but it adds this fluffiness that I like so much about chocolate mousse.’High protein mousse’ 😉
    And now I am left over again with that eggyolk…what to do with that one, any idea?
    Thanks a lot for your delicious recipes, I’ll be back
    Chris

    Reply
  20. Maria says

    February 26, 2014 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for this delicious recipe!

    Reply
  21. megan says

    January 14, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    5 stars
    Where can I find agave? Can I use honey instead?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      January 14, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      5 stars
      Yes – this is an older recipe for me, these days I would opt for honey over agave!

      Reply
  22. Lorraine says

    February 9, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Dani,
    I made this yesterday and loved it! I’m having a dinner party this weekend and will serve this for dessert.
    To make 6 servings, can I simply triple the ingredients? Or is it better to make it 3 times?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      February 10, 2015 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      I would think it would be fine to triple the ingredients – but I have never tried. Let me know what you decide!

      Reply
  23. Lorraine says

    February 17, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    5 stars
    Dani,
    Follow-up to my post of February 9… I was nervous about tripling the ingredients so I decided to do them one at a time. After making the first batch, however, I got brave and decided to try a double batch and actually found it was easier to blend because there was more volume. It turned out perfect. So next time I won’t hesitate to do a triple batch. All my guests enjoyed the dessert and were quite surprised to learn that it contained avocado! This is definitely a keeper and one that I’ll be using time and again. So easy to make and soooo delicious! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for coming back and letting me know Lorraine! And I’m so glad everyone liked it!!

      Reply
  24. Laurie Wiederhold says

    December 3, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    MMM! You know this is good when you find me wrist deep in the blender trying to get every little bit out. Thanks for the recipe. Yum Yum!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      December 7, 2017 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      Yay!! So glad you are enjoying this one.

      Reply
  25. Jana says

    January 28, 2018 at 7:41 pm

    5 stars
    Can almond milk be used instead of soy milk?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      February 6, 2018 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      yes!

      Reply

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