Rich and creamy, this Avocado Protein Pudding delivers rich chocolate flavor with just 6 easy ingredients and 9 grams of protein per serving. It’s quick to blend, easy to customize, and the perfect way to satisfy a chocolate craving while sneaking in extra nutrients, especially for toddlers.
"This is amazing. I have never tried avocado pudding before. It's so smooth and cream and no yucky pan to clean. Yum." -Sandra
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 5 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 3
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 103 kcals and 1 gram of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Ripe avocados, cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract , collagen powder, and salt.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, paleo.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: It’s ultra-creamy, naturally sweetened, and satisfies chocolate cravings in just minutes with wholesome ingredients.
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Your kids won’t even realize this easy avocado chocolate pudding isn’t the sugar-loaded kind, it’s that rich, thick, and creamy. It works perfectly as a healthy after-school snack (just like cookie dough protein balls without protein powder) or a simple dessert, especially when you want something sweet that won’t lead to a meltdown later ( this high-protein pumpkin pudding works for that too). Bonus: the healthy fats make it filling without being heavy.
I make this paleo chocolate avocado pudding for both myself and my kids (though I do add a bit of extra protein to mine). It blends up in minutes, uses ingredients I usually already have, and feels like a treat I can say yes to, similar to our banana chocolate chia pudding. It’s one of those rare snacks that checks every box: fast, nourishing, and kid-approved.
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💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy to make: Only 6 ingredients are needed to whip up this healthy avocado pudding and no major kitchen skills.
Naturally sweeter: This pudding recipe uses maple syrup in place of traditional sugar to add a hint of sweetness to the pudding without a sugar overload.
Versatile: The pudding can be made into a fueling, high-protein snack, or a rich, sinfully indulgent dessert with just a few tweaks.
Allergy-friendly: Naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, and vegan, this recipe can be made Whole30 approved as well.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Avocados: The riper the better, as they create a creamier texture. If your avocados are hard, the texture will be chunky. Use up any "perfect" ones for these spicy tuna stuffed avocados.
- Cacao powder: This chocolate powder is loaded with antioxidants and other amazing nutrients. Learn more about cacao versus cocoa powder, but know that either will work.
- Maple syrup: Honey will work here, too and give an overly sweet taste.
- Collagen powder: One of the cleanest sources of protein, learn more about what is collagen powder. You can definitely make the dark chocolate avocado pudding without it, but it makes it more fueling to add it.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Toppings: To make the chocolate avocado pudding more like a dessert, top it with Whole30 whipped cream, dairy-free chocolate glaze, or coconut milk caramel sauce.
Crunch: Adding in some chopped pistachios or maple syrup candied pecans is a tasty way to give some texture.
Fruity: Topping the pudding like-mousse with fresh berries gives pops of freshness.
How To Make Avocado Protein Pudding
Step 1: Process the avocados in a food processor until mostly smooth.
Step 2: Add in the remaining ingredients.
Step 3: Process until completely smooth and chunk-free.
Step 4: Place in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes and then top it with your favorites.
Expert Tips
The collagen powder is optional, so if you don't have it, don't stress. It cannot be substituted with protein powder, though (learn more about collagen powder versus protein powder), as they absorb differently.
Over-ripe avocados work best. If your avocados are hard, your pudding will be chunky.
If you're constantly making this, an avocado pitter and peeler is your best friend. I have one, and it's actually one of the kitchen tools I love as every summer I pit and peel 30 or so avocados to pop int he freezer (to make well balanced smoothies), and it makes the process SO much easier.
Make it Whole30: To make healthy avocado chocolate pudding Whole30 approved, use dates in palce of maple syrup. Soak your dates (roughly 5 of them, but adjust as per preference) in warm water for 20 minutes prior to blending them. This helps them blend more easily into the pudding.
How To Store It
Chocolate avocado pudding is best enjoyed within a few hours of making it. However, if stored in an airtight container, it will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.
To keep it as fresh as possible, minimize opening the container. More air makes the avocados oxidize, and the color can get funky. Give it a good stir before you serve it again.
Avocado Protein Pudding FAQs
No! This chocolate avocado pudding is rich, creamy, and delicious. It tends to be super thick, but the maple syrup and cacao powder give it a dark chocolate flavor. Keep in mind that you can adjust the sweetness based on preference as well. But there is zero avocado taste.
Chocolate avocado pudding is best eaten within 30 minutes to 4 hours of making it. It needs a minute to chill in the fridge, and then it's perfect. Any longer than 24 hours in the fridge, it starts to turn a funky brown color from the avocados. It still tastes alright, but it's not aesthetically pleasing.
Yes. Avocado pudding is best when the avocados are ripe and squishy. This is when the texture will be ultra-creamy.
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Ingredients
- 2 Ripe avocados large
- 2.5 tablespoons cacao powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons Collagen powder
Instructions
- In a food processor, add in the avocados. Process until somewhat smooth.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth and everything is combined.
- Place in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Top with coconut whip cream and chocolate chips when ready to eat (optional but awesome).
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Julie says
Oh my gosh! What a great recipe for chocolate pudding. My boys loved it and asked for more.
fitasamamabear says
Haha WIN. It's awesome when the kids fall in love with it!
Anne says
The avocado makes this so creamy!
fitasamamabear says
It does!
Sandra says
This is amazing. I have never tried avocado pudding before. It's so smooth and cream and no yucky pan to clean. Yum.
fitasamamabear says
Yes! You don't taste the avocados AT ALL and it's such a nice way to take in healthy fats!
GiGi Eats says
I've made a recipe like this before and it is THE BOMB! THE BOMBBBBBBBBB!! I don't know why I went 23 years without avocado because it's god's gift to earth! LOL! My dad HATES IT so when I was growing up I just avoided it because I assumed it was nasty. BAH! PUHHH LEEEZEEE dad! LOL!
fitasamamabear says
I totally avoided it too! It wasn't until the last like five years I've become FREAKING ADDICTED to it lol And healthy chocolate pudding rocks. Because, well CHOCOLATE. And my girls love it (this was actually the "icing" on my daughters first "cake" smash) haha #ihaveproblems