Avocado Pudding Recipe: 4 Tips for Making Avocado Pudding

Avocado pudding is a dairy-free variation of traditional pudding. The dessert achieves the creamy texture of a mousse thanks to ripe avocados and, occasionally, bananas, which can lend a mellow, natural sweetness. If you’re not a fan of the distinct avocado taste, chocolate avocado pudding recipes obscure it with bittersweet cocoa powder or cacao powder.

Like avocado ice cream or avocado smoothies, avocado pudding is a gluten-free, low-carb treat rich in healthy fats and a good source of calcium, potassium, and vitamins A, C, and K.

Avocado pudding is easy to make, with just a few ingredients and a range of possible toppings. Here’s what to know:

1. 1. Amp up the chocolate flavor: Satisfy your chocolate craving by increasing the amount of cocoa powder in your avocado chocolate pudding. Dutch-process cocoa powder tastes less acidic, while regular cocoa powder brings a touch more bitterness. Taste often, and add the cocoa powder in small increments between blending.
2. 2. Use non-dairy milk: Avocado pudding is naturally vegan, and you have a few options for choosing the supporting ingredients. For an extra-rich texture and flavor, try full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream. If you want a lighter, silkier pudding, use vanilla almond milk (or your favorite plant-based milk). Non-vegan avocado pudding may feature whole milk.
3. 3. Choosing the sweetener: For best results, use a liquid sweetener like pure maple syrup, date syrup, or agave nectar. Alternatively, try sugar-free options like stevia and monk fruit.
4. 4. Using mix-ins and toppings: Pair your avocado pudding with a drizzle of peanut butter, fresh raspberries, dark chocolate chips, or coconut whipped cream.

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