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Yes, the words “chocolate” and “clean eating” or “healthy” can still be used in the same sentence! Avocado Pudding is both nutritious and delicious. Really.
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There are things I see on Pinterest that bring out the skeptic in me. Avocado pudding was definitely one of them. It just doesn’t sound right. Avocados and chocolate? Together in the same bowl? In my mind, it was right up there with vegan “cheese.” Blech.
But, since I am trying to eliminate refined sugar from our diet as much as possible I find myself searching for recipes that will curb my sweet tooth naturally. Don’t get me wrong-I enjoy a Reese’s peanut butter cup as much as the next gal, but I keep the treats down to one day a week.
When I’m being very good.
Which is very hard.
But things like clean-eating peanut butter fudge or now this avocado pudding (yes, seriously) are a big help.
Just look at how luscious and smooth it is! I was pleasantly surprised at the texture of this chocolate treat. It’s creamy and lightly sweet with that pleasantly bitter taste of dark chocolate. I’ll be honest-the first bite I took was weird. I didn’t really like it. It had too much of a buttery avocado flavor. That’s why I added the banana. It sweetened it up a bit more and took away that obvious avocado taste, without making it taste like banana pudding. I still felt like something was missing, though. I stood staring at my pantry for a while when my eyes fell across the almond extract.
Perfect.
Almond extract is sweet and strong. It also has magical powers that keep you going back for more. I added just a little bit and took another taste. Yes! *ding ding ding*
Avocado Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados pitted
- 1 banana just barely ripe-a little green is OK
- 1/2 cup a2 whole milk
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until creamy and mixed well. Refrigerate until serving. If needed for desired consistency, add extra milk, one tbsp at a time. Sprinkle with chopped almonds if desired.
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Belgian Foodie says
I’ve tried a similar recipe (without banana) and was shocked how you cannot taste the avocado at all. Quick, healthy and yummy! Will have to try your recipe!
SheilaG- Plum Doodles says
Wow, that looks amazing. I love avocados and chocolate. I need help taming the sweet tooth- thanks!
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says
I make chocolate avocado pudding all the time (mine doesn’t have banana though). I may have to try it with the almond extract though.
Thanks for sharing.
#letsgetreal
Emily Glover says
I really have to try avocado in a chocolate dish. i keep hearing so many good things about it and need to try it out!
Victoria @ Creative Home Keeper says
I was just talking about this with someone recently but didn’t have the recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Cathy Mini says
Avocado pudding! How unique–I’d definitely have to give this a try some time!
Stephanie says
I love avocados and I love chocolate, but I’m not sure I’m brave enough to have the two together.
Nicole Burkholder says
You can’t think of them as avocados. Merely smooth buttery vehicles for chocolate 😉
Michelle Myers says
OK, I’m as skeptical as you but that thick, rich pudding is starting to win me over! YUM!!!
thetypicalmom says
I’ve never thought of using avocados in pudding but a great way to incorporate it into a yummy treat.
persnicketyplates says
It looks just like “real” pudding 😉 My husband is lactose intolerant so this is great.
foodyschmoody says
Okay, you’ve got my attention. I think I might actually try this.
Marye says
I love avocados but I haven’t been brave enough to try them in desserts. This may have changed my mind.
Nicole Burkholder says
This was first try, too. Sounds weird, but it works! I’d definitely do brownies or chocolate cake with them.