Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Silky, rich chocolate pudding made by blending ripe avocados with cocoa, maple syrup, and vanilla — completely dairy-free and no-cook, with a mousse-like texture.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
- as needed fresh berries or dairy-free chocolate shavings (for topping)
Instructions
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1
Scoop the flesh of 2 pitted, peeled ripe avocados into a food processor or high-speed blender.
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2
Add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, and 1/8 tsp fine sea salt.
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3
Process on high for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until completely smooth and no green streaks remain.
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4
Taste and adjust: add more pure maple syrup for sweetness or more unsweetened cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
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5
Transfer to serving bowls or glasses. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes for a firmer set, or serve immediately as a soft pudding.
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6
Top with fresh berries or dairy-free chocolate shavings (for topping) just before serving.