This Healthy Avocado Pudding is Your Chocolate Savior
I share your love of chocolate, pudding, and avocado! But let’s address the elephant in the room: sugar overload and complicated recipes. That’s why I’m obsessed with this simple, better-for-you chocolate avocado pudding.
You’re right – there are fancy avocado pudding recipes that might fool picky eaters. But this one isn’t about trickery; it’s about a quick, wholesome fix for that chocolate craving. If you want a healthier alternative to sugary pudding, this is your jam.
Highlights
- Kid-approved: Perfect for lunchboxes or after-school snacks.
- Freezer-friendly: Double the batch, freeze, and you’ve got guilt-free chocolate “ice cream”!
- Customizable: Adjust sweetness, add a pinch of cinnamon, or a dollop of nut butter for extra richness
Ingredients
- High-quality cacao: I use Navitas Organics Cacao Powder for the best flavor; it makes a huge difference!
- Raw honey: 365 Organic Raw Honey adds the perfect sweetness and extra nutrients.
Regenerative Organic Certified, Non-GMO, Fair Trade, Gluten-Free, 8oz. Bag, 15 Servings
Simplified Recipe
Delicious Paleo Chocolate Avocado Pudding
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 tablespoon of cocao
- 2 teaspoons of honey
- Cut avocado and scoop into a bowl
- Depending on the size of the avocado, add your cocao. I like 1/2 a tablespoon for a small avocado and 1 tablespoon for a large avocado.
- Add honey to taste. Try equal amounts honey to cocao and then add more if you would like it sweeter.
FAQs
Can I make this vegan?
- Yes! Simply substitute your favorite plant-based sweetener, like maple syrup or agave nectar, for the honey. Adjust the quantity to your preferred level of sweetness.
Is this recipe really healthy?
- Compared to traditional chocolate pudding, this is definitely a healthier choice. Avocados provide healthy fats and fiber, cacao is rich in antioxidants, and using raw honey offers slight nutritional benefits over refined sugar.
My pudding is too thick. How can I thin it out?
- Add a splash of your favorite milk (dairy or plant-based) and blend until you reach the desired consistency.
Can I make this ahead of time?
- Yes! This pudding keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days in an airtight container. Keep in mind the avocado may oxidize slightly, giving the pudding a brownish tint, but it’s still perfectly safe to eat.