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Chocolate Avocado Pudding

April 1, 2015 by Lindsay 66 Comments

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Nutrient rich and super simple, this chocolate avocado pudding makes a great snack or dessert. 

Nutrient dense and made with just four ingredients, this Chocolate Avocado Pudding makes a great snack or dessert!

Hi Friends!

Today I’m finally sharing that delicious Chocolate Avocado Pudding recipe I’ve been teasing you with for the past week. I’ve never been a huge pudding fan myself but hubby likes chocolate pudding and I’ve had it on my list of things to make for a while now. I’ve looked at TONS of recipes and was just never crazy about the ingredients that most of them used.

Nutrient dense and made with just four ingredients, this Chocolate Avocado Pudding makes a great snack or dessert!

When I did find a few recipes that I liked the ingredients in, several of them used bananas and nut butter to thicken them. Hubby doesn’t like bananas and I wanted this to be truly chocolatey, not overshadowed by nut butter mixed in.

Nutrient dense and made with just four ingredients, this Chocolate Avocado Pudding makes a great snack or dessert!

I decided to use dates as the base. They’re naturally sweet and I like how you can puree them to be totally smooth. I figured I could combine them with avocado for a thick, smooth pudding.  I added a little cocoa powder to get the chocolate flavor and some milk to help blend it all together and voila! 4 ingredients and crazy delicious.

Here’s the recipe (inspired by Minimalist Baker):

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Nutrient rich and super simple, this 4 ingredient chocolate pudding makes a great snack or dessert.

  • Author: Lindsay L
  • Yield: 3 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ – ⅔ cup chopped, pitted dates
  • ½ cup smashed avocado
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • Optional toppings: bananas, nut butter, seeds, etc

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender or food processor and process until smooth.
  2. Taste and add more dates if not sweet enough or more milk if too thick for your preference.
  3. Top as desired

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When I told hubby what was in this pudding, he said “No f*!@king way!”.

Mind. Blown.

Even Squish can help make this recipe! Take a look:

Since I love peanut butter and banana I chose to add those to mine as toppings. Feel free to add whatever toppings you want or eat it as is.

Nutrient dense and made with just four ingredients, this Chocolate Avocado Pudding makes a great snack or dessert!

Keep in mind that while I would consider this a healthy pudding option full of nutrients, it’s still calorie dense….so a small serving is all you need! If you divide one batch into 3 small servings, it’ll probably around 225 calories.

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Let’s chat:
Are you a pudding lover?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Filed Under: Dessert, Snack Tagged With: Avocado, Cocoa Powder, Dates, Milk

About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    April 1, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    Totally a pudding lover! This looks delicious.

    Reply
  2. GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth says

    April 1, 2015 at 1:11 AM

    This looks so good! Whenever I update the roundup of dairy-free chocolate recipes I literally just published, I’m so including these 😀 Pinning!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:50 PM

      thanks girl!

      Reply
  3. olivia says

    April 1, 2015 at 1:20 AM

    What an interesting combo! Now, you have tempted my taste bud interest 🙂

    Reply
  4. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    April 1, 2015 at 4:01 AM

    Ohhh I guessed it had avocado but not dates too- Genius Linds!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:50 PM

      i do my best 🙂

      Reply
  5. Carla says

    April 1, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    OH YOU ARE BRILLIANT.
    and yes.
    You must move in with us 🙂 Ill even go and buy the dates first!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:50 PM

      deal!

      Reply
  6. Sarah@creatingbettertomorrow says

    April 1, 2015 at 4:55 AM

    I make a version of this but instead of dates just use a banana…avocado…stevia…cocoa powder – the hubby has no idea what’s in it 🙂

    Reply
  7. Ashley says

    April 1, 2015 at 4:55 AM

    Looks delicious! I was surprised when I noticed it had dates in it, looking forward to trying it. The avocado pudding I usually make has nut butter in it, so this will be much different!

    ashley

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:50 PM

      hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Brynn says

    April 1, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    I love the addition of dates, they add such a great subtle sweetness. Yum!

    Reply
  9. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    April 1, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    I make chocolate avocado budding all the time but with banana. I’ll have to give the date stand-in a try. I love dates!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:50 PM

      yes! hope you love it!

      Reply
  10. Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition says

    April 1, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    DATES! I was wondering what the other ingredient was beyond the avocado… yum yum yum!! Pinning this one!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:49 PM

      hehe i’m so sneaky!

      Reply
  11. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    April 1, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    i do love pudding, but am weary of the store bought stuff. this looks FANTASTIC!!

    Reply
  12. misszippy says

    April 1, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    I’m so excited to try this! I love pudding…

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:49 PM

      enjoy, friend!

      Reply
  13. Jennifer F says

    April 1, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Sign me up for a couple bowls of this!

    Reply
  14. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    April 1, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    I’m not a fan of pudding but I am a fan of all those ingredients. Yum!!

    Reply
  15. rachel @ Athletic Avocado says

    April 1, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    Love that this is naturally sweetened! I have yet to make avocado pudding! This looks delish!

    Reply
  16. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    April 1, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    I love chocolate avocado pudding–what a interesting twist to put the dates in there! Though I might use figs instead. I’m having a fig moment right now, haha.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:47 PM

      oooh that’d be delicious!

      Reply
  17. Hubby says

    April 1, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    I just want to go on the record that I do in fact like bananas. I just don’t like bananas IN things. Ok, I feel better now.

    Reply
  18. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    April 1, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    HUGE pudding lover, especially when it’s the healthy kind. And dates make the best sweeteners, eh? I love putting them in ALL the things.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:47 PM

      yes! all dates all the time!

      Reply
  19. Jody - Fit at 57 says

    April 1, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    LOVE a short list of ingredients!!!

    Reply
  20. Julia says

    April 1, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Amaaaaazing! I love that this is sweetened with dates and all sorts of healthy, yet soooo tasty! I need to make this on a revolving basis so I can always have healthy dessert on-hand! 😀

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:47 PM

      agreed 🙂

      Reply
  21. Elle says

    April 1, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Ingredients I just happen to have… gonna ROCK this tomorrow! Thanks for the recipe. Sharing sharing….

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:47 PM

      hope you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  22. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    April 1, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    I’m not a huge pudding fan either but drizzled with peanut butter sounds awesome! And I do have a bunch of dates. I found out they are NOT pitted however after nearly killing my food processor…

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:46 PM

      ahhh yes. been there! whoops!

      Reply
  23. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    April 1, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    I like your version with the dates! I NEED to try!

    Reply
  24. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    April 1, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    My husband just had a dental procedure and can’t have a lot of foods w seeds, etc, so he has been having a lot of smoothies and pudding. This would be a good one to try! I made a vegan chocolate pudding awhile ago, but your pictures are waaay better haha. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:46 PM

      haha thanks girl 🙂

      Reply
  25. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    April 1, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Husband approval! Love it! I have NOT made any sweets using avocado before and am dying to try. Good one, Lindsay!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:46 PM

      you must try! hope it’s a hit!

      Reply
  26. Heather Mason @Nutty Nutrition says

    April 1, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Yummy! I’m curious about this avocado pudding. I will have to try it! I like that you put the disclaimer that it is still calorie dense. While dates do have a lot of healthy nutrients in them they are still high calorie and full of sugar.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:46 PM

      very true! a small portion is plenty!

      Reply
  27. kristin | W [H] A T C H says

    April 1, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    this is brilliant! what are your thoughts on raw cocoa?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:49 PM

      great nutritional benefits but might need more sweetener!

      Reply
  28. She Rocks Fitness says

    April 1, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    I used to LOVE chocolate pudding and seriously cannot remember the last time I had some. This recipe looks great and I would definitely add banana and nut butter…obviously!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:45 PM

      obviously 🙂 enjoy!

      Reply
  29. Allie says

    April 1, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    This looks fantastic. Lucky for me I have everything I need to make this

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:45 PM

      woohoo! hope you love it!

      Reply
  30. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    April 1, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    Yum Lindsay – love that you used dates – I almost always use bananas and dates would be an awesome way to change it up!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:45 PM

      yay! give it a try and let me know what you think!

      Reply
  31. Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says

    April 1, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Definitely going to have to try this. I still have never used avocados in any dessert recipes (call me crazy) but I think this recipe looks like a real winner 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:45 PM

      definitely worth trying! i’ve used it in this and cookies! so good!

      Reply
  32. Mattie @ Comfy & Confident says

    April 1, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    I am loving this recipe! I need to try it. Avocado’s have become my new favorite food and I think the healthy fat keeps me full SO much longer. But, I do still crave something sweet so this would be the perfect combo!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:44 PM

      let me know what you think!

      Reply
  33. genevieve @ gratitude & greens says

    April 1, 2015 at 10:10 PM

    Ooooooh yeah- I love avocado pudding! So yummy and easy to whip up. I love taking a little jar to work and treating myself to an afternoon snack!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:44 PM

      yes! the perfect afternoon pick me up!

      Reply
  34. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

    April 2, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    You are SO creative!! Avocado – I’m fascinated! And love love the peanut butter drizzle. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:44 PM

      you must try!!

      Reply
  35. Heather@hungryforbalance says

    April 2, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    I am with you about some of the other Choco-cado puddings out there. I have always used honey or maple syrup in mine, but I will have to try dates next time!
    I, too, think banana can add an overwhelming (yet delicious) flavor.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2015 at 12:43 PM

      hope you like it!

      Reply
  36. Jody Cowan says

    April 9, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Hi! I’m from Marysville OH! about 30 miles from Columbus. We live in GA now. Anyway, I’m so glad I found this on the Sits Girls Linky today! I’m going to try this. I’ve been wanting a good recipe with avocado! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2015 at 11:29 PM

      yay! so glad you found me!

      Reply
  37. Christina Bauer says

    April 18, 2016 at 10:32 PM

    Just made a batch of this, and it tastes like my mother’s chocolate cake batter… But healthy! I added a bit of vanilla and sea salt to deepen the flavor. Love it.

    Reply
  38. Michele says

    June 24, 2016 at 10:02 AM

    Question: is there a way that you can prepare the dates so that you won’t have pieces of dates in the pudding? One time I made a tofu chocolate pie and used firm tofu put in a blender. It had good flavor but dh thought it was “gritty” (that’s because I used firm tofu, just didn’t tell him there was tofu in it). Next time I’m going to use silken tofu and add some unflavored gelatin for the consistency and see if he’ll eat it. I know he’d never go for it if there was even the slightest bit of date in the pudding. But if I can get them “liquidy” he wouldn’t even know they were in it.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 25, 2016 at 1:59 PM

      i would try soaking them in hot water for a while beforehand and then put them in a food processor and you should be able to get them quite smooth

      Reply
  39. Duygu says

    September 11, 2020 at 4:46 PM

    I added a little vanilla. Then topped with shredded coconut and chocolate chips. Can’t wait to eat it for dessert. Thanks Lindsay. I am big fan of your recipes.

    Reply
  40. Leah Stockholm says

    September 11, 2024 at 10:23 AM

    Made this recipe today for the first time and I am in LOVE!

    Reply

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