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Chocolate + avocado might sound like an unexpected pair, but trust me, this creamy pudding is next-level delicious. Learn how to pack it for school in the post below!
Healthy Lunchbox Pudding
Don't let the avocado fool you-this healthy lunchbox pudding is all about rich, silky chocolatey flavor! Even my son, who won't go near an avocado, licks the bowl clean. You’d never know it's there!
And since my daughter is a chocoholic (same here!), we also prep chocolate-covered banana bites and no-bake chocolate energy bites to pop in school lunches during the week-irresistable and packed with good-for-you ingredients!
Ingredients
Bananas, honey, vanilla and cocoa powder team up to make this pudding taste like pure chocolate bliss with none of the avocado flavor! Check the recipe card below for exact amounts:
- Bananas : a naturally sweet and creamy base. The riper the bananas, the less likely you'll need to add honey since they'll naturally sweeten the pudding.
- Avocados : adds creamy richness and a dose of healthy fats.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: for a rich, chocolate flavor without extra sugar.
- Honey: a natural sweetener to round out the flavors.
- Vanilla extract: enhances the chocolate and ties everything together.
- Fruit garnish (optional): a mix of fresh raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries adds a refreshing, juicy contrast to the creamy, chocolatey flavor of the pudding.
Why this Pudding is Healthy
This avocado pudding is packed with nutrients but tastes like pure indulgence! Bananas and honey add natural sweetness and essential vitamins, avocados bring healthy fats and smoothness, and cocoa delivers on antioxidants. No guilt here!
How to Pack Homemade Pudding for Lunch
Making and packing this healthy chocolate pudding is as simple as it gets. Here's how:
- Blend the pudding
Combine the bananas, avocados, cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. - Chill it
I recommend allowing the pudding to chill for at least 2 hours before serving or packing to let the flavors mix and to firm it up. - Portion it
Spoon the pudding into a small, lidded container or lunch thermos. - Pack it for school
Keep the container refrigerated until ready to use, then pack it along with fruit or additional lunch sides in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack and a spoon.
If it’s your first time making chocolate avocado pudding, watch this quick video for additional tips and tricks on how it’s done.
Tips for Packing Pudding for School Lunch
This homemade pudding might not make it into the lunchbox before it gets devoured, but if it does you can ensure it stays fresh and amazing with these simple tips:
Use the right containers
Leak-proof containers like parfait cups or a pre-chilled thermos are a must to prevent spills. A thermos will also keep the pudding cool until it’s time to eat.
Keep it chilled
Let the pudding sit in the fridge until you're ready to pack it. This helps maintain its creamy texture. Then pack it with an ice pack to help regulate the temperature and keep it fresh until lunchtime.
Prep ahead
Avocado pudding will stays fresh for 2-3 days so you can prep it ahead to make packing faster. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge with plastic wrap right on the surface to prevent browning and flavor changes.
Add fun toppings
Pack a small dip container with mini chocolate chips, shaved coconut, or raisins so kids can customize their pudding.
More Lunchbox Treats
If your kids are pudding fans, I’m sure they’ll also love these DIY yogurt parfaits! For something bite-sized, you can’t go wrong with oat energy balls and sweet and crunchy chocolate-covered apple slices for snacks that are healthy and yummy!
Healthy Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Ingredients
- 3 bananas
- 2 avocados, peeled and pitted
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make Pudding
- Place the bananas, avocados, cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla into a food processor or blender, blend until smooth.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Pack for school
- Add the amount of pudding you want into a pre-chilled lunch thermos or airtight jar. Keep everything refrigerated until time for school and then pack it into an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack and a spoon.
Katie says
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!
KeeleyMcGuire says
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!
Donna says
Am I missing something? I don’t see milk as an ingredient and was wondering about that.
MOMables says
this recipe does not contain dairy.
Tressa says
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.
MOMables says
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.
Tressa says
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.
Tressa says
My one year old was thrilled with it, however, so I count that as a success, regardless of how I thought it tasted.
wendy says
What size avocado small or large?
MOMables says
I’d say about a larger sized one.
Brittany T says
Sounds yummy!
Ashley says
How about freezing into popsicle molds as a fudgesicle? Anyone tried this?
MOMables says
Delicious! Yes, we have a similar post/recipe. Check it here.
Monica says
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 :(
MOMables says
this recipe has got to be chilled!
CindyA says
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.
Shante' says
How would you pack this for lunch?
MOMables says
Inside a thermos, since this pudding is best served cold.
Sharry says
Can u freeze this pudding?
MOMables says
you can. I would suggest in single serve portions.
Tara says
Looks great! How long will this keep in the fridge?
MOMables says
about 3 days.
Cari says
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?
AshleyT says
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.