A decadent dark chocolate avocado pudding is sure to satisfy any chocolate craving. So rich with perfect pudding texture, you’d never guess it includes avocados!
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Ready for a rich, delicious chocolate pudding that is paleo-friendly, packed with healthy fats, and takes less than 5 minutes to make? I have just the recipe for you.
The idea for making creamy treats from avocado has been around for a while. It's no secret they are the key to a delicious keto avocado smoothie.
Since they are perfect for getting a thick and rich texture in shakes, I thought I'd try it in a pudding. Chocolate avocado pudding has been around for a while but most are loaded with sugar or sweeteners that aren't keto friendly.
The pudding has also gotten a bit of a bad reputation. This is because some recipes don’t have the right ingredients to cover the avocado taste. No matter how much you love avocado, a bad tasting pudding can turn you off right away.
With the right flavor combination, this is a decadent and healthy dessert for those on a keto diet.
Why you'll love it
This is the best chocolate avocado pudding because there's no sugar added in the recipe. It's the perfect dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth craving without making you feel guilty.
In fact, it will make you feel the opposite of guilt. It’s a dessert that’s actually good for you! And with the dreamy texture and bold flavor, it may just become your go-to low carb treat.
Ingredients
The best thing about this easy chocolate avocado pudding recipe is that you only need 5 simple ingredients to make your pudding. I'll even share a couple variations and swaps you can make.
Avocados
Start with two soft and very ripe avocados. This recipe will not work with avocados that are not ripe yet, because they will not give us the right texture.
Almond milk
Make sure you use unsweetened almond milk. You can also use vanilla flavored as long as there's no added sugar. Coconut milk or coconut cream is a great alternative. You can even use a 50/50 mix of heavy cream and water if you don't need it to be dairy-free.
Cocoa powder
Regular unsweetened cocoa powder is fine to use. But I recommend using a dark cocoa for a richer color and flavor. You can even use raw cacao powder.
Sweetener
My preferred keto sweetener is liquid stevia or monk fruit. However, any of the keto sweeteners you have on hand will work well for this easy chocolate avocado pudding. If you aren't following a low-carb eating plan, maple syrup or agave syrup can be used for paleo.
Vanilla
Adding vanilla extract is a great way to enhance the flavor and add a touch of sweetness. You can cut back on the amount if you use a vanilla flavored liquid sweetener or vanilla almond milk.
Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.
Quick tips
Use dark cocoa. For a rich chocolate flavor, I recommend using dark cocoa for this chocolate avocado pudding. Personally, I like the stronger taste and color because it's hard to tell there’s avocado in the pudding.
Add in espresso. This recipe also has the option to add instant espresso powder. Espresso is known for enhancing chocolate flavor, so I knew it would be perfect in this recipe. It really adds to the richness of the chocolate.
Purée well. It's best to use a food processor or blender to make sure all the ingredients are well combined. Otherwise, you won't achieve the silky smooth texture.
Make it dairy-free and nut-free. Use coconut milk or coconut cream for a creamy pudding without any dairy or nuts. You can even top it with coconut whipped cream!
Instructions
It takes very little work to make chocolate avocado pudding. It just takes a little time to process and requires no cooking time.
For the full list of instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post.
Prepare the avocados
Cut avocados in half, remove the pit from each, then use a spoon to scrape the flesh out into a blender or food processor.
Purée
Add almond milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, stevia drops, vanilla extract, and instant espresso powder to the blender or food processor.
Process together until the ingredients are well combined into a creamy pudding texture. You want to keep processing until there are no more avocado lumps.
Chill
The pudding is best served chilled. I like to divide into four dessert dishes, then cover and refrigerate.
️ Serving suggestions
Want to take your chocolate avocado pudding to the next level? Here are a few delicious ideas:
- Top it off! Sprinkle on a few of my homemade sugar free chocolate chips or sugar free peanut butter chips over your pudding… you could even try both.
- Add sauces or syrups. I recommend drizzling with peanut butter topping or sugar free caramel sauce for a truly yummy treat.
- You can never go wrong with some fresh whipped cream.
- Use the pudding as a layer in a caramel chocolate trifle! Start with a batch of my 5 Ingredient Keto Brownies, cut into 1 inch cubes. Lay half of the cubes on the bottom of a trifle dish or large glass bowl. Layer whipped cream, chocolate avocado pudding, and sugar free caramel sauce, then repeat the layers to finish the trifle.
There are so many different ways to enjoy this chocolate pudding. You can even freeze it into a chocolate avocado ice cream!
FAQs
This is a pretty simple recipe, and all of the details are in the printable card at the bottom of this post. First, here are some questions people often ask about making this creamy pudding!
The reality star has made this treat super popular. But her recipe isn't a keto-friendly one. It contains avocado, cane sugar, whole milk, and Manuka honey.
Antioxidants from the dark cocoa plus healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and fiber from the avocado make this a healthy recipe. Using keto-friendly ingredients makes it a guilt-free treat for weight loss.
One of the best things about this pudding is that it freezes really well. So you can store the leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer.
Your chocolate avocado pudding should last up to 5 days in the refrigerator when stored in a sealed container.
Related recipes
Looking for a few other pudding recipes? Try these favorites that combine different ingredients and flavors for a satisfying keto treat:
- Sugar Free Low Carb Banana Pudding Custard is the perfect sweet treat for anyone that has been missing bananas on Keto!
- Keto Chia Seed Pudding is a delicious vanilla pudding full of healthy fat and fiber that’s quick and easy to make for a simple treat.
- Creamy Keto Coconut Pudding is made with coconut milk and cream cheese for a yummy, traditional style pudding that’s low carb.
- Strawberry Chia Pudding combines almond milk and a fruity flavor for a treat that is very refreshing and tasty.
- Homemade Butterscotch Pudding uses butter and a brown sugar substitute for a super-satisfying dessert made from scratch!
Or try something a little different like a cheesecake pudding!
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Recipe
Chocolate Avocado Pudding (Paleo, Keto)
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Ingredients
- 2 medium avocados soft and very ripe
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa or regular unsweetened cocoa powder (use half the amount and adjust up if needed)
- 1 teaspoon SweetLeaf Stevia Drops
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder optional
Instructions
- Cut avocados in half, remove pit, then scrape the flesh out with a spoon and put in food processor. Add the remaining ingredients.
- Process together until ingredients are well combined and there are no more avocado lumps.
- Divide into four dessert dishes, cover and refrigerate.
Notes
Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart
Nutrition
Additional Info
Notes on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
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First published: March 9, 2012... Last updated: December 12, 2019
Emily
This is excellent. So creamy, rich, and satisfying. I used large avocados instead of medium. I used cacao 1/4 c + 1/8 c instead of the cocoa powder. I also used 1 T Agave instead of the stevia. Added a pinch of salt and 3 T of Bailey's Irish Cream. Wow, adding Bailey's really elevates this to be amazing. Right before serving I added chopped pecans on top. I split into 6 servings. What a treat!!!
Samara Dunlap
So good! I used unsweetened cocoa powder and almost 1/4 c monk fruit but I don’t think it needed that much. I’ll put less next time. Topped it with a little natural peanut butter and dark choc chips. Thanks for sharing this! Definitely hit the spot!
Pat
Thumbs up. I tweaked it, but the recipe served as a good base to start with. I dialed backed the dark cocoa because I didn't want such a huge caffeine hit & I also wanted to reduce the argenine; so I used a heaping 1/4 cup instead; next time I might try regular cocoa rather than the dark in attempt to make it more milky & less bitter. I also used cream instead of almond milk b/c I dislike all plant-based milk as it doesn't work for me. I also added 1 - 2 Tbsp of agave to make it taste like a true sweet chocolate pudding.
I know. I know that the agave brings the carb count up, but I just kept my serving size in check. And for me, it is what it took for me to get that real chocolate pudding experience & once the craving had been met, I was satisfied. Don't have to go searching for something else to satisfy my sweet tooth. Plus I rather eat this with all its nutrients, rather than conventional gmo filled sugar & cornstarch. 💙
Val
I liked it after I added extra agave. It was a little bitter. I’m not a fan of stevia so easy substitute.
I also played around a bit. Added a tsp of cinnamon and a pinch of chipotle powder. Kind of a Mexican chocolate flair to it. You might like it.
Leilani
Texture is perfect, but way too much cocoa powder makes it bitter! Other recipes call for half that amount! I’m going to try and doctor it to get rid of the bitterness.
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks for that tip. I can make a note of that in the recipe card.
Valerie Smith
I just made this. I'm actually eating it right now. Wanted to try it before printing the recipe. This one is going in the KEEP folder! Wow!! Super smooth great chocolate flavor. No hint of avocado. I didn't have espresso powder so I used instant coffee instead. This would make a great frosting as well.
Michelle
Hi Lisa, I have recently found your wonderful vlog and have made several of your recipes that have all been spectacular! Would you happen to have or come up with a classic pistachio torte but keto version maybe using avocado? Thank you so much for sharing your skills, knowledge and gifts!
Lisa MarcAurele
I haven't, but it shouldn't be too hard to do. This pudding recipe could probably be modified for it. You'd just need some pistachio flavoring to add instead of the cocoa for the pudding part. Then I'd add a nut based crust and some keto whipped cream topping.
Denise Izzi
Do you know how long you can keep the chocolate mousse in the refridgerator?
Lisa MarcAurele
It should be fine for 4 to 5 days in the fridge.
Jamie Konshak
Too much cocoa and WAY too much stevia.
Lisa MarcAurele
Feel free to tweak the sweetener and cocoa to your own preferences.
Sandy
Delicious
PL Jones
Did not like the taste.
Kathy Wierzbinski
Thank You Lisa,
As a Type 2diabetic I am always looking for low carb food s that taste good. I followed your recipe for the Egg Casserole and loved it! I going to try your pumpkin chi pudding (who doesn't love pumpkin) and your dark chocolate avocado pudding. It is still cold here in Michigan . Love your recipes. I have told may of my diabetic friends about your website.
Thank you again!
Kathy
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks for sharing the website with others. I'm glad you are enjoying the recipes. It's still cold here in Connecticut too but it's been a mild winter so I can't complain.
Vicki K
Wow, 5 minutes after I read this recipe, it was done. The texture is just like "regular" pudding which is so much harder to make. I used Swerve and added some homemade coffee concentrate to it. Definitely a keeper. thanks for the post.
Lisa MarcAurele
So glad the chocolate avocado pudding was a hit for you.
Felicia
Would using granulated stevia instead of the drops effect the texture or flavor do you think?
Lisa
Granular should be okay, but just be careful not to add too much or it can crystalize.
Mt
Omg, it's so bitter. I even added additional sweetener but it's terrible. Help, I hate to dump it in the trash.
Lisa
Did you try adding in a flavor extract like vanilla? That usually enhances the taste and makes it sweeter.
Emily Kemp
This is so quick and easy, love it!
Elaine Markley
This would make great fudgesicles!
Lisa
I agree! I need to try that this summer!
JD
This was the best pudding I've ever had in my life. The texture was amazing as were the flavors. I love your blog too. Just came across it today. Thank you! You may have single handily saved me from going off my Keto plan!
Lisa
Happy to help JD! I'm a big fan of hiding avocado in chocolate.