Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Chocolate Pudding for Health Nuts Print Recipe

Wanna guess what’s in here? Go ahead, guess.

Okay okay, I’ll give you a hint… It’s GREEN and to put in on your salads.

DING DING!! I made chocolate pudding with AVOCADOS!!

You think I’m totally gross now, don’t you?

Well, this is just what happens when a food blogger has a ton of ripe avocados and decides to make a chocolate dessert for Valentines Day Crazy things, like Chocolate Avocado Pudding happen.

You guys, with the dates and the sprinkle of sea salt, you’d NEVER KNOW there was avocado in it.

aaaaaand there’s no cooking involved.

So, we friends again?

Before you go deleting me off your RSS feed, check out some of the health benefits, you might be surprised.

Promotes heart health
Prevents inflammation
Increases the absorption of nutrients when eaten with avocados
Regulates blood sugar levels
Fights cancer

I could go on, but you the point. Avocados are super healthy for you so why not add them to your dessert?

For this, the avocados make for a creaminess base and then the chocolate and dates [or honey] add the sweetness. It totally rocked my world.

Want more chocolate?

I’ve teamed up with oh so lovely Amie from The Healthy Apple to share some chocolatey desserts, without the gluten just in time for Valentines day! Now, go check out The Healthy Apple and see what she made for ya!

optional – top with orange zest

PRINT Recipe

Ingredients

2 medium avocados
5 tablespoons of cocoa powder
3 tablespoons honey OR 6 dates, pitted
2-3 tablespoons coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
sea salt

Directions

In a food processor or heavy duty blender – puree avocados, cocoa powder, honey OR dates, coconut milk, vanilla extract and orange zest until smooth.

Before serving, sprinkle with sea salt.

Enjoy!

Serves two

*gluten-free *dairy-free *vegan

[adapted by Martha Stewart]

Ramekin can be found/purchased at Icing on the Cake

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February 2 2012

posted by With Style and Grace / filed under Dessert,Gluten-Free,Healthy,Recipes,Treats,Vegan / 36 Comments

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http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/ Averie @ LV&Y

I’ve been making this for years and when I bring it to parties and tell people it’s chocolate mousse, no one ever believes me that it’s raw, vegan, and made with avocados. They think it’s a butter and cream special (which I have plenty of those) but the choc mousse/pudding with avos is always fun!
Sreebindu

that looks yumm… yumm…
http://profiles.google.com/diaryofamessykitchen Shirin Amchin

I don’t usually comment on recipes if I haven’t tried them yet, but WOW this looks incredible! I’m going to have to make this for myself before I get my wisdom teeth out next week! And NO, I WON’T be sharing with my special valentine!!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

I make this recipe often! It’s such a lovely treat
http://guessimarunner.com/ Lindsay @ The Reluctant Runner

I saw a recipe for avocado chocolate pudding once when I was searching for a dairy free pudding recipe but forgot about it. I really need to try it!
http://www.heathersdish.com/ Heather (Heather’s Dish)

NEED THIS PUDDING!
Sarah H.P.

Lisa, I just wanted to let you know how much I love your blog! I’ve read through every single post in just over a week and my list of recipes to try is gigantic! It’s only been within the past 6 months that I’ve truly discovered how healthy, whole foods can affect my well-being. I’ve been exercising and gradually adapting a healthy eating plan for myself and I can honestly say that I have never felt better. I’m not gluten-free and don’t have food allergies, but the health factor and beauty of your recipes has totally hit home for me. My mom always says that we eat with our eyes first and that is exactly what I’ve been doing on your sight all week. For the first time ever, I’m 100% happy and confident within my own body and mind and it feels amazing! Thanks for making such a wonderful contribution to the world of food blogging!
TheHealthyApple

You are so talented. Love this recipe and so happy to be sharing this chocolate day with you on our blogs! Have a fabulous Valentine’s Day with your amazing man and I look forward to chatting next week with you! xooxox Yea for our play date next month! xoox Enjoy your day and thanks again for asking me to team up with you on this; so honored! xo
http://www.bevcooks.com/ Bev Weidner

I’ve been wanting to do something like this FUREVHUH.

hayell yes.
http://denimandink.com/ Erin O’Leary

Can’t wait to try this one! Being a chocolate and sweets person- this makes me feel better about eating something sweet and still getting benefits from it
Jacy

I’ve made something like this several times, and my mom and I both LOVE it! Avocados are a delightful food, aren’t they? Oh, and I love the bowl you used
Anonymous

Haha. I don’t need any convincing! This sounds even better than regular chocolate pudding to me. And I love the little bowl – I totally agree about eating something sweet every day. Sweet doesn’t have to mean horrible for you, and you seem to have a talent for creating sweets with nutritional value. Now I just need to wait for my next round of avocados to ripen. Can’t wait to try this!

~Emily~
http://fooddoodles.com/ Heidi @ Food Doodles

I’ve seen avocado in chocolate pudding before, but I’ve actually never tried it. It’s been on my list for a while now. I have ripe avocados on the counter right now, I think I’ll try it this afternoon with my kids :D
http://yesiwantcake.com/ Katie

I am sooo into this.
http://www.vmacandcheese.com/ victoria | vmac+cheese

Ooh, I imagine this is so creamy and full on YUM! Have you ever been to Cafe Gratitude? They do a key lime pie made with avocado in the filling. I didn’t love it but I bet you could make it delicious.

PS — again, glad we finally connected last night!
http://glitzglamgranola.com/ Emily @ Glitz Glam Granola

Omg this looks amazing! And like a total treat without the unhealthy stuff! Do you really not taste the avocado flavor??
http://www.cupcakesandcoffeebreaks.com/ Erica | cupcakes+coffee breaks

Oh Lisa, I’ve just stumbled upon your blog, and I love it! I’ll definitely be back for more GF recipes (and I also really love the dairy-free bit too!). It’s so pretty here, and full of delicious food! I’m very excited about this. And now I want chocolate mousse.
http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/ Maria

On my to do list! Love it my friend!
Kathryn Cullen

Thank you for sharing- looks like the perfect guilt-free indulgence!

XX Kathryn

http://lacoquettedelamode.wordpress.com/
Charissa

I make something similar to this too! Soooo good! Avocados are such a great healthy fat and no one should be scared of them!!
TravelSketchWrite TravelSketch

I just returned from a month in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where I bought delicious avocados weekly at the Organic Farmers Market. This recipe sounds fantastic, and I will try it as soon as my avocados ripen! Meanwhile, I included your recipe and a link to your blog in my blog post on the farmers market at travelsketchwrite.com. Thank you for all your great gluten-free creativity.
http://mividaenundulce.wordpress.com/ Mi Vida en un Dulce

This recipe is wonderful. I made 2 things with avocado that surprised me, chocolate chip cookies and chocolate ice cream…now I know that I can also make chocolate pudding…thanks for sharing…!!!
http://alisonhughes-translations.co.uk/ Alison

I def must give this a go. It’s GF and egg free too so suits me down to the ground.
http://elissabraun.com/blog/ elissa

i am so intrigued by this. i’ll definitely have to give it a try!
http://bambilulu.blogspot.com/ gena

This is so awesome – can’t wait to try it!!
http://twitter.com/nympsam Samantha Fraser

I added lime juice and mixed in the salt and it was super zingy. Thanks for the recipe!
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Christine

Delicious! I even fooled my picky 6 year old!
http://the818.com the818

This is straight up genius. GENIUS.
Guest

This was delicious! Although very rich- would be a great fruit dip in lieu of fondue!
Pamela Malanowski

chocolate-avocado pudding-do I dare make this?? I think so- 2 of my favorite foods!!
http://www.thepassionatepearl.com/ Jeanne

I tried that today and that was really delicious. A little too sweet to my taste (used honey). My husband who is definitely not a health nut loved it too! Thank so much for sharing
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Josefine

WOW! I really love this – tahnk you
Josefine

WOW! I really like this – thank you
http://justforfoodies.blogspot.com/ Colette

OMG I’m SO making this tonight!