You’re going to love decadent Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Pudding dessert that is healthy and refined sugar-free. 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding bowl

I have a friend who hates avocados, but I’m seriously considering making this for him just to prove that they are awesome, ha ha.

I’ve actually shared an avocado chocolate pudding recipe in the past, but this version that includes peanut butter was inspired by Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s cookbook, Eat to Live Quick & Easy Cookbook. Dr. Fuhrman’s publisher said that I could share this deliciously simple recipe which I slightly adapted.

I made this vegan dessert recipe in less than 5 minutes in my high-speed blender, so I can verify that it was indeed quick and easy.

Pudding ingredients in the blender

I topped the pudding with some cacao nibs and peanuts for crunch. The pudding itself was silky and incredibly creamy. You’d never believe it’s vegan!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding up close

If you can’t tolerate peanut butter, then feel free to substitute almond butter. But, don’t even think about leaving out the avocados! Also, if you want an even simpler recipe without any nut butter, you’ll probably like my Avocado Chocolate Pudding recipe.

And, don’t miss my tutorial on how to freeze ripe avocados. They are perfect for this recipe. 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding with avocado

I made this Peanut Butter Chocolate Pudding last week and enjoyed it as my after-lunch treat. I was pleasantly surprised that it stayed fresh and not at all watery, even after several days in the fridge. The banana flavor is definitely prominent, but I didn’t mind it, especially since it helped make the pudding nice and sweet.

Here’s my version of this recipe:

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Pudding {Vegan, Dairy-Free}

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding bowl

★★★★★

5 from 5 reviews

This decadent dessert that is completely dairy-free with creaminess coming from avocado. And, it’s refined sugar-free because it’s sweetened with dates and a ripe banana. 

  • Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 mins
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: High-speed blender
  • Cuisine: Dairy-free, Vegan
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Ingredients

  • 1 ripe medium-sized banana
  • 1 ripe medium Haas avocado
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder
  • 8 Medjool dates, pitted
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon each peanuts and cacao nibs (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  • Combine the banana, avocado, peanut butter, cocoa powder, dates, and almond milk in a high-speed blender. Turn on high for 30 seconds or until blended completely.
  • Serve immediately or chilled. Top with peanuts and/or cacao nibs, if desired.
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Adapted from Eat to Live Quick & Easy Cookbook by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Copyright 2017

Keywords: nutritarian, avocado, chocolate, pudding

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