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Healthy Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Healthy avocado and banana chocolate pudding with fruit
Healthy avocado and banana chocolate pudding with fruit
Healthy avocado and banana chocolate pudding with fruit
Healthy avocado and banana chocolate pudding with fruit

If you think chocolate avocado pudding tastes like chocolate + avocado… think again! It’s a deliciously creamy treat that is also good for you and is super easy to make.

Watch the video to see how this yummy dessert is whipped up in less than 5 minutes.

How to Make Chocolate Avocado Pudding

The secret to this chocolate pudding? Ripe avocados! If you think avocados don’t belong in dessert, I’m about to change your mind.

The avocado gives this healthy chocolate pudding a thick and creamy texture and it adds a lot of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. Don’t worry, this doesn’t taste like chocolate avocados, because of the cocoa powder, honey, and bananas give it a rich chocolatey taste!

Healthy avocado and banana chocolate pudding in a jar, with fruit

I like serving this recipe as a snack or healthy treat for my kids, they enjoy it because it tastes like chocolate pudding and I love it because it’s good for them. Avocados are a healthy source of fat, and unsweetened cocoa powder is full of antioxidants.

This is one of those tasty recipes that helps my whole family eat clean together. Eating fresh, whole foods should not mean becoming a short order cook to keep your family happy at the dinner table.

In fact, I created a complete program to help you and your family eat fresh, unprocessed food together for a whole month.

Get a free sample of the tasty meals you can create for your family (including treats like this!) in my Family KickStart Program here. 

Healthy avocado and banana chocolate pudding in small lunch containers with fruit

If you are feeding a picky eater, then this recipe is a great way to add a healthy dose of nutrients to a food item that they are already familiar with: chocolate pudding. The option of letting them know avocados are in the mix is entirely up to you ;)

Healthy avocado and banana chocolate pudding in a jar with fruit

The riper the bananas, the less likely you’ll need to add honey since they’ll naturally sweeten the pudding.

This healthy dessert is best when chilled. I recommend making the pudding and allowing it to chill for at least 2 hours before serving. If leftovers are even a thing (not in my house), you can refrigerate and enjoy within one day.

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Healthy avocado and banana chocolate pudding in a jar, with fruit
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★★★★

3.6 from 5 reviews

Dessert that’s rich, chocolatey and good for you! This decadent chocolate avocado pudding is made with all natural ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes.

  • Author: MOMables – Laura
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: desserts

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas
  • 2 avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Place the bananas, avocados, cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla into a food processor or blender, blend until smooth.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ½ cup
  • Calories: 245
  • Sugar: 19.9g
  • Sodium: 8.4mg
  • Fat: 11.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 39.6g
  • Fiber: 9.4g
  • Protein: 3.8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: whole30 desserts, avocado pudding, healthy chocolate pudding

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Comments

  1. Christine

    March 16, 2021 at 5:53 pm

    I had high hopes for this recipe but was sorely disappointed. I used some seriously ripe bananas, still added the same amount of honey as called for, and followed the recipe to the letter but the pudding was extremely overpowered by the amount of cocoa. I’m a dark chocolate lover so I wasn’t looking for sweetness.

    ★★

    Reply
    • MOMables - Laura

      March 17, 2021 at 12:17 pm

      I’m sorry this recipe was not to your liking, Christine.

      Reply
      • Julie G Young

        August 31, 2021 at 8:17 pm

        Hello- I was wondering if the nutritional facts were for the 1/2 serving or was it for the whole recipe. Specifically- 19.9 grams of sugar is for a 1/2 cup serving or for the whole recipe? Thank you.

        Reply
        • MOMables-Laura

          September 03, 2021 at 5:01 pm

          Hi Julie, the nutritional info is for each serving, so there are 19.9 grams of sugar per serving. This is from the bananas and 2 tablespoons of honey, which are natural sources of sugar.

          Reply
        • Karen

          October 04, 2021 at 4:53 pm

          I was just curious if the pudding should have a chocolate flavor or a banana flavor? Mine tastes more bananaish. Should I add more cocoa or less banana? Thanks!

          Reply
          • MOMables-Laura

            October 08, 2021 at 4:32 pm

            It has a bit of both. You can add 1/2 tablespoon more of cocoa powder if desired but you may need to adjust the amount of honey so it’s not too bitter.

  2. Denise

    February 27, 2021 at 2:13 pm

    Just curious – what did you put on top of the pudding – the white cream? Please advise – thanks!

    Reply
    • MOMables-Laura

      March 04, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      Hi Denise, it’s whipped coconut cream.

      Reply
  3. Jen

    March 05, 2017 at 8:37 pm

    Is there anything that could be substituted or added in to make it last more than a day or two in the fridge?

    Reply
    • MOMables

      March 06, 2017 at 9:28 am

      Here is how I keep guacamole from browning. I’ve never tried using natureseal on this pudding since I normally make it in the morning and then eat it shortly thereafter.

      Reply
  4. Fari

    January 03, 2017 at 5:04 pm

    Hello!

    I’ve been looking for healthy dessert ideas for my children (8months and 2) that I can batch cook. Would I be able to make this up in single portions to freeze? Would it need to be defrosted before serving and how long would I be able to keep it in the freezer?

    Many thanks from the U.K. :-)

    Reply
    • MOMables

      January 06, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      Hi Fari, this freezes ok but it changes texture. I recommend making this and enjoying it fresh.

      Reply
  5. Sherly

    March 08, 2016 at 3:24 am

    Chocolate pudding.. With different styles of ingredientslove this sweet

    Reply
    • MOMables

      March 08, 2016 at 10:42 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. pamela

    July 25, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    mine was also bitter. my avocados and bananas are both perfectly ripe. i took the suggestion of a previous commenter to put some cinnamon in which helped considerably. i also added a little more vanilla and 1 TBSP of pure maple syrup. I think it is palatable now. The texture is great. I did not see milk in the recipe nor did I use it.

    ★★★

    Reply
    • Renae Brown

      December 27, 2016 at 6:46 pm

      Ah yes, mine was bitter and I added a ton of maple syrup (3 Tbsp) it made it all better! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
  7. Toni

    May 20, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    I just made this for the first time tonight for my (almost) 3 year old and 1 year old. It’s supposed to be 4 servings but my 3 year old ate half of it! And my 1 year old loved it too! I love finding ways to incorporate veggies into our favorites and having it gobbled up :) Believe me….it’s a struggle!

    Reply
    • Toni

      May 20, 2015 at 10:16 pm

      I did alter the recipe by adding more milk, more vanilla, and a little less cocoa powder

      Reply
  8. diana

    March 10, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    the texture is amazing. the taste is kind of banana-y. it’s very sweet. next time, i might do 2 bananas and 2 avocados. Great recipe, overall. Thanks!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  9. Raquel

    March 05, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    How many cups does this serve? You say 4 servings, but is that like 1 cup per serving? or 1/2 cup?

    Thanks!

    Reply
  10. Raquel

    March 01, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    This pudding is delish! Don’t understand everyone’s problem with it. The bananas give it a natural sweeter that also healthifies it! If you want something super sweet then go eat a cupcake. This pudding does not need extra sugar added to it. Follow the directions and it turns out good! I’ve definitely been enjoying it :)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  11. Mandie

    January 07, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    How long will this store in the fridge? If I made a big enough batch to last for a week…..would it hold for that long???

    Reply
    • MOMables

      January 07, 2015 at 11:33 pm

      I would say 1-2 days. The bananas are not cooked so they begin to ripen as well.

      Reply
  12. fraser

    October 22, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    blend in some dates (just a few) and coconut milk and dont forget to add cinamon.
    then you have a winner

    Reply
  13. Kassie

    September 09, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    This came out extremely bitter for me, also. My avocados were actually a little over ripe so I know that’s not what happened:( I’m hoping my son loves it though!

    ★★★

    Reply
    • MOMables

      September 10, 2014 at 9:52 am

      It might be the type/brand of chocolate…

      Reply
  14. Katie

    June 04, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    I just made this recipe and thought it tasted pretty bitter rather than sweet. Everything was ripe and portioned well, is there any tips on how to make it sweet? Or is it suppose to taste more on the bitter side? It looks and sounds amazing, but I don’t think my son would approve, unless there is a secret to make it taste more sweet. Suggestions? Love this site!

    Reply
    • KeeleyMcGuire

      June 10, 2014 at 10:06 am

      Hi Katie,
      The recipe is not bitter, as I’ve made it in as a pudding and similar recipe as a frozen popsicle. I’m guessing it might’ve been either the type or milk OR type of cocoa powder you used that would cause the bitterness. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Donna

        October 07, 2014 at 12:27 pm

        Am I missing something? I don’t see milk as an ingredient and was wondering about that.

        Reply
        • MOMables

          October 07, 2014 at 12:47 pm

          this recipe does not contain dairy.

          Reply
    • Tressa

      July 14, 2014 at 11:27 am

      Mine came out bitter, also. And I did follow the recipe, although it hasn’t chilled yet, so I will try after it’s been in the fridge. I threw a couple teaspoons of regular sugar in it and it helped a little bit. But, if you are completely anti sugar, I’m not sure what would change the taste except more banana.

      Reply
      • MOMables

        July 14, 2014 at 12:37 pm

        Tressa, if the avocados aren’t ripe yet, the “pudding” can come out a little bitter. Also, this works best with overly ripe bananas and eaten cold.

        Reply
        • Tressa

          July 14, 2014 at 2:25 pm

          Ok, my bananas were a little spotted, but not black like I use for banana bread. The avocado was quite ripe though. I didn’t have it cold, but I do have some in my fridge now, so I will try it later and get back to you on it.

          Reply
        • Tressa

          July 14, 2014 at 2:26 pm

          My one year old was thrilled with it, however, so I count that as a success, regardless of how I thought it tasted.

          Reply
        • wendy

          October 05, 2014 at 2:59 pm

          What size avocado small or large?

          Reply
          • MOMables

            October 06, 2014 at 6:27 am

            I’d say about a larger sized one.

  15. Brittany T

    April 18, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    Sounds yummy!

    Reply
  16. Ashley

    February 17, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    How about freezing into popsicle molds as a fudgesicle? Anyone tried this?

    Reply
    • MOMables

      February 17, 2014 at 1:41 pm

      Delicious! Yes, we have a similar post/recipe. Check it here.

      Reply
  17. Monica

    January 27, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    Don’t know if it will taste better after it chills but my pudding turned out tasting more like avocados and bananas than chocolate. Maybe my avocado and banana ratio got out of sync. (Smallish bananas and bigger avocodos). What do you do to fix as my kids will not eat it this way :(

    Reply
    • MOMables

      January 27, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      this recipe has got to be chilled!

      Reply
  18. CindyA

    January 27, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    This tastes awesome! And it’s so easy and quick to make! I made it today. When I first tasted it, I thought, “Yay! A healthy, creamy chocolate dessert to satisfy those times when I crave something creamy and chocolatey!” It’s going to be my personal go-to dessert! For my family, we are still working through reducing those sweet tooth taste buds. For them, I added about 1/4 cup of raw sage honey.

    Reply
  19. Shante'

    January 21, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    How would you pack this for lunch?

    Reply
    • MOMables

      January 22, 2014 at 11:04 am

      Inside a thermos, since this pudding is best served cold.

      Reply
  20. Sharry

    January 21, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    Can u freeze this pudding?

    Reply
    • MOMables

      January 22, 2014 at 11:05 am

      you can. I would suggest in single serve portions.

      Reply
  21. Tara

    January 20, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    Looks great! How long will this keep in the fridge?

    Reply
    • MOMables

      January 20, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      about 3 days.

      Reply
  22. Cari

    January 20, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    What a great idea! Pudding is one of our favorite desserts in our house and I love the idea of getting in the avocado! How long will this keep in the refrigerator?

    Reply
  23. AshleyT

    January 20, 2014 at 11:40 am

    If I can ever get over my fear of avocados I think I could totally rock this recipe!
    That and I should really buy a blender.

    Reply

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