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    MJ & Hungryman ยป Baby/Kid-Friendly Recipes ยป Healthy Chocolate Avocado Pudding

    Healthy Chocolate Avocado Pudding

    By Min On January 23, 2023

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    Five ingredients and a blender are all you need to whip up this creamy chocolate avocado pudding.

    An overhead shot of two bowls of pudding with raspberries and avocado.

    Healthy Chocolate Avocado Pudding

    Avocado in a pudding? With chocolate? Yes and yes!

    No, you will not taste the avocado, but it sure adds richness and creaminess that will make you do a happy dance.

    And what a wonderful way to make your and your child's dessert or snack more filling and nutritious! If you have a picky eater or an underweight child, this is a great way to add more healthy fats into their diet, as well.

    You can also enjoy this as a quick breakfast along with some fruit and dry cereal.

    There's also no added sugar in this recipe, but I promise you it will be plenty sweet, chocolate-y and everything you hope for in a chocolate pudding and more!

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    • Healthy Chocolate Avocado Pudding
    • Ingredients
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Tips for Success
    • Toppings
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Avocado Recipes
    • Chocolate Avocado Pudding

    Ingredients

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    • Ripe avocados - Be sure to use ones that are soft and green, not brown or stringy.
    • Unsweetened cocoa powder - Unlike these chocolate zucchini muffins, you can use either natural or dutch-processed cocoa powder.
    • Dates - Medjool dates work the best. They are larger, more moist, and sweeter than the other varieties. But any will work. ย 
    • Plain yogurt - you can use regular or Greek yogurt, which will result in a thicker pudding. I also recommend whole milk yogurt as it adds to the rich texture and because extra fat is great for optimal brain development in little ones.
    • Pure vanilla extract - will add depth of flavor.

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    Step-by-Step Instructions

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    All the ingredients blended until smooth in the food processor.
    1. Soak dates in warm water for at least 30 minutes as it will result in a smoother consistency.
    2. Add all the ingredients into a food processor or blender.
    3. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and add more cocoa powder or dates (or other sweeteners like maple syrup or honey) as desired.
    4. Enjoy cold!

    Tips for Success

    • Don't forget to soak the dates first so it will blend easily with the rest of the ingredients.
    • The first time you make this, soak an extra date and add after blending if you desire a sweeter pudding.
    • Scrape down the sides of your food processor or blender as you go to achieve a smooth, creamy pudding.
    • Depending on the cocoa powder used, as some tend to taste more bitter than others, you may need to add additional sweeteners, like more dates, honey, or maple syrup. You can even add some mashed sweet potatoes!
    • If you desire a thinner pudding, add a splash of milk.

    Toppings

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    You can enjoy as is or add any of these fun toppings:

    • Fresh raspberries - or other berries or favorite fruits
    • Nuts or seeds - like walnuts, pecans, etc. Be sure to finely ground or chop depending on your child's age
    • Unsweetened coconut flakes
    • A drizzle of peanut butter (or other nut or seed butter)
    • Chocolate chips
    • Finely grated carrots - this might sound super strange but if you are struggling to get your child to eat their veggies, give this a try! My toddler never seems to mind this addition and they actually blend in pretty well.

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    Equipment

    You can use either a high-powered food blender or processor to make this simple chocolate pudding.

    You know how much I love my blender! I use it for everything -  blender muffins, dips/sauces, smoothies, veggie nuggets, pancakes...

    So it is well worth the investment. I've had mine for 7+ years and it's still going strong.

    Recently my husband got me this food processor for Christmas because I want to start making more bliss balls and energy bars for snacks. You can make them in a blender but it's much easier with my new kitchen buddy :). So far I am LOVING it!

    Storage

    Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Give it a good stir right before enjoying.

    You can also freeze for up to 1 month.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I make dairy-free chocolate avocado pudding?

    Feel free to use any of your favorite plain non-dairy yogurt alternative. Coconut cream would be delicious too!

    What is the best type of cocoa powder to use?

    You can use natural or Dutch-processed cocoa powder. I like the Hershey's brand. If you use the dark cocoa powder, you will end up with an even richer and dark chocolate pudding flavor.

    More Avocado Recipes

    • Creamy Avocado Banana Smoothie
    • Creamy Green Pasta Sauce with Spinach
    • Healthy Carrot Zucchini Muffins (Baby and Kid-friendly)
    • Curry Chicken Avocado Salad

    Did you make this recipe? Leave a rating below and let me know how you liked the recipe! Your feedback means so much to me!

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    Chocolate Avocado Pudding

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    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Min | MJ and Hungryman

    Equipment

    • Blender
    • Food Processor

    Ingredients

    • 2 small ripe avocados
    • ยผ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ยฝ cup (120g) plain yogurt (regular or Greek-style)
    • 3-4 dates, soaked and pitted
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Soak dates in warm water for at least 30 minutes. Drain and be sure to remove the pits.
    • Add all the ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
    • Taste and add more cocoa powder or dates (or other sweeteners like maple syrup or honey) as desired. Enjoy cold with toppings of choice, if desired.

    Notes

    • Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Give it a good stir right before enjoying.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 10g
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
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    About Min

    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, Iโ€™m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    1. Jackie says

      January 29, 2023 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      Made this today and it was soooo delicious! The whole family loved it and my husband couldnโ€™t believe there were avacados in it. Thanks for the recipe!

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      • Min says

        January 30, 2023 at 7:48 am

        Woohoo!! Right? That's what my husband said too ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Angelica says

      January 29, 2023 at 10:32 am

      This was delicious! I added more maple syrup than the recipe calls for because we just preferred it that way. Will be making this again.

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      • Min says

        January 30, 2023 at 7:50 am

        Yay!!

        Reply
    3. Brianna says

      January 25, 2023 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe! I made it today and enjoyed it - loved the creamy texture and that my kids and I were eating chocolate pudding with fiber! I will add another date or honey/maple syrup as suggested in the recipe notes; my pudding still had a little bit of a bitter edge to it from the cocoa. I could also still taste the avocado a little bit (my avocadoes might have been bigger than "small" ๐Ÿ™‚ ). Do you think I could add a bit more yogurt next time? Thanks again for your recipes!

      Reply
      • Min says

        January 26, 2023 at 1:14 pm

        You could but the pudding will become tangier (unless you like that!). I suggest adding more dates or even mashed sweet potatoes!

        Reply
    4. tiffany hu says

      January 24, 2023 at 2:00 am

      What is the recommended age for this?

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      • Min says

        January 25, 2023 at 7:26 pm

        After 2!

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    5. DK says

      January 23, 2023 at 2:18 pm

      Looks so good and healthy! Definitely will try for my chocolate loving boys ๐Ÿ˜‰ thank you

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      • Min says

        January 23, 2023 at 4:47 pm

        Yay!! Hope you guys love this as much as we do!

        Reply

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