Believe it or not, but you can use avocados to make a creamy chocolate pudding without any milk, eggs, or dairy! This Avocado Chocolate Pudding uses all plant-based ingredients that get blended together. Everyone loves this healthy dessert recipe that tastes decadent and rich.

A white bowl with a spoon is filled with chocolate avocado pudding topped with chocolate chips.

This Chocolate Avocado Pudding is one of those easy desserts that you can whip up in less than 10 minutes.

It’s a no-bake treat that gets whipped up in the food processor or a high-speed blender so it’s a life-saver when you’re having one of those “give me chocolate now” moments.

Why You Need This Recipe

  • This dairy-free and vegan pudding tastes just like avocado chocolate mousse!
  • Even people who don’t love the taste of avocados will love this rich, chocolate pudding because it doesn’t look or taste like avocados, I promise! It has a dark chocolate flavor and will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.
  • Skip the packaged pudding mixes that include questionable ingredients. This plant-based version made from scratch is full of fiber and nutrition including healthy fats.

Key Ingredients

Let me show you how to make this healthy recipe using simple ingredients.

Ingredients for chocolate avocado pudding on a white surface.

Ripe avocados make the base of this pudding. You’ll need avocados that are ripe and soft. Or, you can use frozen avocado that has been defrosted (see how to freeze avocados).

Unsweetened cocoa powder adds that rich chocolate flavor. You can also use raw cacao powder. Don’t have either? See my article with the Best Substitutes for Cocoa Powder.

Dates and pure maple syrup help add sweetness to the pudding and mask any avocado flavor.

Vanilla extract adds complexity and depth to the pudding.

Plant milk like almond milk helps the ingredients blend together. I used almond milk but you can also use oat milk, any dairy free milk, or even coconut milk. The plant milk replaces heavy cream.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

Recipe Steps

Process collage of avocado pudding instructions.

Let me show you how easy it is to whip up a batch of this Avocado Chocolate Pudding.

Step One

Cut your avocados in half and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh.

Step Two

Add the avocado flesh into the base of a food processor bowl or a high-speed blender. 

Step Three

Add the other ingredients including your dates, maple syrup, and almond milk.

Step Four

Blend the ingredients for about 30 seconds, or until smooth.

I hope you agree that this Avocado Chocolate Pudding recipe is a great way to enjoy a sweet treat.

A spoon containing a bite of avocado chocolate pudding with chocolate chips.

Feel free to eat the chocolate pudding right out of the blender or chill it for optimal sweetness.

Or, if you want a frozen dessert, freeze the pudding and you’ll have Avocado Chocolate Ice Cream!

Recipe Tips & Substitutions

  • This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled depending on how many servings you want.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • You can make this recipe in a food processor or in a blender.
  • You can use cocoa powder or cacao powder in this recipe.
  • If you aren’t on a dairy-free diet, you can use regular milk in this recipe.
Large parfait cup of chocolate avocado pudding topped with chocolate chips.

Recipe FAQs

What is the difference between cocoa powder and cacao powder?

Cocoa powder is roasted and cacao powder is raw. You can use either one in this recipe.

Do I need to use a high-powered blender?

You can also use a food processor! You won’t achieve a creamy texture by hand though, so it is necessary to use a machine.

What kind of milk can I use?

Any sort of dairy or plant-based milk can be used here. The purpose to loosen up the ingredients so they blend well.

Top view of a white bowl with spoon and chocolate avocado pudding topped with chocolate chips.

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A white bowl with a spoon is filled with chocolate avocado pudding topped with chocolate chips.

Avocado Chocolate Pudding (Dairy-Free)

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Believe it or not, but you can use avocados to make a creamy chocolate pudding without any milk, eggs, or dairy! This Avocado Chocolate Pudding uses all plant-based ingredients that get blended together. Everyone loves this healthy dessert recipe that tastes decadent and rich.

  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 large ripe avocado or 2 medium ripe avocados, pitted
  • 3 Medjool dates, pitted and at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon cacao powder or cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk, I used almond milk

Instructions

  1. Use a spoon to scoop out the avocado from the skin. Place the avocado in the bowl of a food processor or the pitcher of a high-speed blender.
  2. Add the dates, maple syrup, cacao powder, vanilla extract, sea salt, and dairy-free milk.
  3. Process on high for about 30 seconds, or until the ingredients have fully combined and turned creamy and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the food processor or the blender, if necessary, and process another 10 seconds.
  4. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

  1. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled depending on how many servings you want.
  2. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  3. You can make this recipe in a food processor or in a blender.
  4. You can use cocoa powder or cacao powder in this recipe.
  5. If you aren’t on a dairy-free diet, you can use regular milk in this recipe.
  • Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: no-bake, easy, food processor, blender
  • Cuisine: Healthy
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 142
  • Sugar: 18.2 g
  • Sodium: 609 mg
  • Fat: 5.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24.2 g
  • Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 1.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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