I enjoy making this avocado chocolate pudding because it uses just five wholesome ingredients—dark chocolate, coconut milk, avocado, honey, and cocoa—but yields a rich, velvety dessert. The process is simple: melt the chocolate, blend everything together, chill, and you have a Paleo-friendly pudding packed with antioxidants.
I make this pudding for special occasions and for everyday treats. The combination of avocado and full-fat coconut milk creates an incredibly smooth texture, and the avocado flavor is completely muted by the chocolate, so the result tastes indulgent while remaining nutrient-dense.
I sweeten the pudding with honey, which I prefer for its flavor and natural benefits. If you can get raw, local honey, it’s even better. For the chocolate, choose a high-quality dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for the most antioxidants and the least added sugar.
Dark chocolate with minimal additives has been associated with health benefits such as improved immunity and cardiovascular support. Enjoying a modest portion of quality chocolate in this pudding is a delicious way to get some of those benefits.
I’d love to hear if you try this Paleo avocado chocolate pudding and what you think. The only tricky part is finding several ripe avocados at once. After that, the recipe is quick and forgiving. Please leave a comment with your feedback or any variations you try.
Recipe
5-Ingredient Paleo Avocado Chocolate Pudding Recipe
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- Author: Rebecca Baron
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Description
This pudding is made with just five ingredients—dark chocolate, coconut milk, avocado, honey, and cocoa powder. It takes only minutes to melt the chocolate and blend the ingredients, then a short chill in the refrigerator produces a silky, antioxidant-rich pudding that’s Paleo and dairy-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk, room temperature
- 4 medium ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup organic cocoa powder
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Or melt the chocolate in the microwave in a wide, shallow bowl: heat on medium-high for about 1 minute, stir, then continue heating in 15–20 second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado flesh, coconut milk, honey, and cocoa powder. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Stir the melted chocolate into the avocado mixture until evenly combined. Transfer to serving dishes and refrigerate for about 45 minutes or until chilled and firm. Serve chilled.
Notes
The listed ‘cook time’ refers to refrigerator time needed to firm the pudding.
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