Avocado Chocolate Pudding
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Avocado Chocolate Pudding
Description
Avocado Chocolate Pudding uses ripe avocados blended with cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cashew or preferred milk to achieve a smooth, creamy chocolate dessert. The combination creates a pudding that is both rich and silky, relying on the natural fats of the avocado for its texture instead of traditional cream or dairy. Blending ingredients thoroughly and adjusting the milk quantity ensures the desired consistency.
After blending, chilling the pudding for a few hours helps to set its texture and deepen the flavors. The optional addition of chopped pistachios provides a slight nutty crunch that contrasts nicely with the pudding's creaminess.
Taste adjustments can be made depending on the avocado's ripeness, sweetness preference, or by swapping maple syrup for dates. Using a high-powered blender helps achieve a smoother custard-like texture. A small pinch of sea salt enhances the chocolate flavor without overpowering it.
Ingredients
- 2 avocado
- 4 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoon maple syrup
- 4 tablespoon cashew milk (or milk of choice)
- 4 tablespoon milk chocolate chips
- pistachio chopped, (optional
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth. Add a little more milk if needed to make a smoother consistency.
- Divide into serving glasses and chill for 3 hours then top with chopped pistachios (optional).
Notes
- Use ripe avocados to ensure a creamy texture and better blendability.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste; maple syrup can be substituted with blended dates for natural sweetness.
- A pinch of sea salt enhances the chocolate flavor and balances sweetness.
- Chill pudding for at least 3 hours before serving for optimal texture.
- Optional toppings like chopped pistachios or grated dark chocolate add texture and extra flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 632mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 171IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.