This recipe has been updated from my original post in August 2015.
These days you can put avocado in just about anything and it is tasty – smoothies, salads, even baked goods! But did you know that you can use avocados to make a creamy, rich and delicious dessert? That’s right! This recipe for No Sugar Added Chocolate Avocado Pudding tastes as good as it looks and is good for you.
Get the recipe for this decadent treat (that you could even eat for breakfast!) below.
I don’t know about you, but for me, it’s all or nothing. What I mean is if I have a cookie, I want all the cookies. If I have a milkshake, I want to slurp down the whole thing instead of sharing. You get the point!
I have a major sweet tooth and it’s hard to control sometimes. To help keep my wandering eye in check, I don’t keep sweets like this around the house because I know they will be gone in a flash. Out of sight, out of mind!
But instead of depriving myself completely of sweets, I like to make healthier alternatives of some of my favorite indulgences.
Without further ado, let me introduce you to this decadent, naturally sweetened chocolate avocado pudding! There are two secret ingredients in this recipe that I think makes it stand out from all other chocolate avocado pudding recipes: bananas and dates.
A serving size of avocado is only 1/4 of this lovely, creamy fruit, so to help add bulk and natural sweetness, we are adding bananas! The key to keeping this an avocado pudding and not a banana pudding, is to use overly ripe bananas. We are also using dates that are softened in hot water to add an additional layer of sweetness, plus fiber and other nutritional goodness that dates have to offer.
I love that avocado is the star ingredient in this recipe because it is full of heart-healthy fats, leaving you fuller longer, and is a great source of vitamin C and potassium. Did you know that an avocado has almost double the amount of potassium as a banana?! I love to use avocados for just about anything and the creamy texture of these little powerhouses are perfect for making a super smooth pudding.
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No Sugar Added Chocolate Avocado Pudding
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: snack; dessert
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 ripe bananas
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- 3 dates, softened
- 1 Tablespoon espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- To soften the dates, remove the pit and place them in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with water and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. This could also be done by pouring boiling water over the dates and letting them soak for a few minutes.
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and pulse on HIGH until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides every now and then. To serve, divide evenly among four bowls (or store any leftovers in the fridge for up to a few days).
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This pudding is delicious served on it’s own, topped with coconut flakes and cacao nibs for a little extra crunch, or you could even kick it up a notch with peanut butter coconut whipped cream (now we’re talking!).
If you make this chocolate avocado pudding, let me know! Leave a comment below or snap a pic on Instagram and tag it with @fitlivingeats and #fitlivingeats. I love seeing your recipe creations!
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55 Responses
I love chocolate with raspberries, so I think I’ll try it with that substitution!
I LOVE that combination! That would be so delicious 🙂
I love your photos! Can’t wait to try this recipe 🙂
Thanks, Emily! Enjoy 🙂
I LOVE avocado pudding! Who would have thought that avocado was so versatile…It is the best! I love using blueberries in mine and adding shredded coconut flakes or granola on top…The possibilities are endless. Great recipe friend!
Thanks, Katie! I always have a ton of avocados on hand for this very reason – you can use them for just about anything! I love your addition of blueberries and crunch on top – great suggestion!
I made a chocolate avocado pudding once and topped it with strawberries 🙂 an orange-flavored one sounds so so yummy! Thanks for sharing 🙂 xoxo
Chocolate + strawberries… you just can’t go wrong! I love mixing up the flavors and seeing which ones I like best. Happy Monday!
This looks so good! I have seen a couple of chocolate avocado pudding recipes floating around the internet, but haven’t really had a huge desire to try any of them. This one is making me want some now! Thanks for sharing!
It might sound weird, but I promise, it’s delicious! The key is to use a blender of some sort to get it extra creamy. Enjoy!
I used to working a fine dining restaurant. I remember when a new chef created a key lime avocado “popsicle” with some chocolate in there somewhere for dessert as a special one night. I was so skeptical, but it was SO good! I told people you get the creaminess from the avocado and the flavor from the lime and chocolate. Love avocado in anything, and chocolate too, so I definitely can’t wait to try this recipe!
Yay! Let me know how you like it, Liz 🙂 A key lime avocado popsicle sounds so delicious… hmm… maybe my next recipe inspiration!
Yum! I’ve been meaning to try avocado pudding, and I keep forgetting! I have to do this soon. I’m also not a big lover of chocolate-orange, but hazelnuts? Yes, please!
Hazelnuts would be delicious! It’s easy enough to omit the orange and add whichever flavor you like!
This sounds amazing and love that it is guilt free (balances out with all the cookies I’ve been eating). Isn’t avocado magical!? Love it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Yes, I LOVE avocados! They are great in just about anything 🙂
This is such a great idea!! Ugh I’m so hungry now!
xx Meagan
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Yummy! This look amazing!!
I love this recipe. I’ve never heard of Avocado pudding, but this sounds amazing, a recipe I need to try with my kids.
Ohhhh, I bet your kids would love it! Just don’t tell them what’s in it 😉
This looks amazing and I love the idea of using avocado in baking dishes.
Thanks, Ashleigh! Happy Monday xo
Oh yummy! Considering I LOVE avocado and I love pudding, I think this would taste pretty darn awesome!
Yes, the two together are a winning combination! Enjoy 🙂
What a great recipe – avocados are so versatile! Pinned!
Thanks, Joanie! This is why I have so many avocados on hand at all times. Thanks for the pin love!
I can’t wait to make this. My husband loves the chocolate and orange combo. My daughter will love this too!
Oh yay! I hope you all like it as much as I do. Thanks for stopping by!
I love everything about this recipe! Coconut in everything, please. I just posted a milkshake with avocado the other day—gotta love avocados! 🙂 I’m pinning this, thanks!
Thanks for the pin love! This would be so delicious with added coconut flavor… yum!
Wow! I totally need to give this one a try…honestly I would never though of avocado and chocolate, but I definitely think this is worth a whirl!
It is surprisingly good! And you can add whatever flavors you like… the possibilities are endless 🙂
I had never thought about this combination but I will have to give it a try!
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Hi Carly, oooooh this sounds amazing! I can only imagine how creamy this is! Sounds so delicious! Thanks so much for linking up with us, I hope to see you again and get to know you more 🙂
Thanks Tina! I was thrilled to join the link party and will definitely be back! 🙂
This looks delicious! I have to try this recipe! I’m looking for guilty pleasures I won’t have to feel guilty about, since I’m trying to lose 30 kg. It’s hard at times not eating delicious chocolate desserts, but it seems that this one fits perfectly in my diet! Thanks!
If you are a chocolate lover, then you will LOVE this recipe! Enjoy 🙂
I am an avocado fiend but have not used them for desserts yet! Yum! Thanks for joining us for Meatless Monday link up today hope to see you again soon
Hope you enjoy the recipe! I was thrilled to join the link party and will definitely be back. Thanks for hosting!
Those dark chocolate orange bars – you know what I’m talking about! It’s like my weakness. So basically you’ve dug in to my deep soul of guilty pleasure secrets and created a healthy, creamy version, and that is why I love you!
Haha! Whoohoo! I’m so glad I (unknowingly) know the way to your foodie heart 🙂 Enjoy the recipe!
Oooo yes! I need this in my life! I love the addition of instant coffee and I’d probably add some peppermint extract 🙂
Oh, peppermint would be delicious!! The coffee helps bring out the flavor of the chocolate for extra rich goodness 🙂
avocado and chocolate are like the best combo EVER! Hand me a spoon please!
I know, right? It’s like a match made in heaven!
Love that you added coffee in this, such a great combo! Thanks so much for linking up and sharing! 🙂
Thanks, Annmarie! It really helps bring out the richness of the chocolate 🙂 I’ll be linking up more often!
avocado is one of my favorites too, however, i have never had a good luck trying to make it into pudding 🙁
Oh, no! What went wrong? I find the immersion blender to be a lifesaver because it makes it ultra creamy!
I really have to get some avocado is incorporate it into sweet recipes! 🙂
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Yes, it is so so good!
What a great recipe, and I love that it’s simple and the examples you gave for flavor options. Your sweet tooth sounds so much like mine!!! Once I start…oi yoi yoi, it gets crazy. Thanks for the tips and recipe. Can’t wait to outsmart the sweet tooth. Woohoo!
Thanks, Jessica! I am all about simple recipes that pack a punch in the flavor department. The sweet tooth can tend to get out of control, so I try and manage it with healthier options!
This is an awesome flavor twist on one of my favorite desserts. Add orange? Brilliant. Pinning for menu planning.
Thanks, Jill! I’m so glad you liked the recipe. Thanks for the pin love!