Here’s a great new way to enjoy avocado: in pudding form! This is a creamy chocolate pudding made with avocado and sweetened with dates and maple syrup.
1/4 c chopped dates
1/4 c water
1/4 c pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 ripe avocado
1/4 c + 2 tbsp cocoa powder
In a small saucepan, heat water and dates over medium heat until water boils. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes until dates have softened. Remove from heat. Mash or blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Set aside to cool.
Scoop avocado into a medium bowl. Mash with a fork, or blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Add maple syrup, vanilla, cocoa powder and cooled date mixture. Stir until fully combined. Chill and serve.
This actually did taste like chocolate pudding; I couldn’t taste the avocado at all. The avocado adds a wonderful creamy texture, and of course a lot of nutrients that you won’t get from just any chocolate pudding. I also liked that this was sweetened naturally with dates and maple syrup (you could use agave too) instead of a pile of refined sugar. It makes a great healthy snack. The kids enjoyed their chocolate ‘treat’ and ate it up. We dipped strawberries into it and it was delicious. It is best if you eat it the day you make it. I tried some the follow day and I could taste the avocado, and not in a good way. It may seem a little odd to have avocado and dates in your pudding, but I urge you to give it a try, you might just like it.
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I make avocado chocolate pudding for my daughter every week. She loves it! I usually add some cooked sweet potato, too. 🙂
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Yummy, I should try it 🙂
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Wow, this is an amazing recipe. Will try this very soon.
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PS: how long do think does this keep in the fridge?
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I’ve heard that avocado pudding will last a few days in the fridge, same as guacamole, but tastes best if eaten the same day in my opinion.
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I am so intrigued…healthy pudding! ha. My daughter loves avocados just plain, this is such a cool idea.
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Is it April Fool’s Day? How much does the maple or agave flavour come through? (seriously)
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You can taste a hint of maple, but mainly it’s the chocolate that you taste.
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Oh my goodness, I love the flavor combination you used in this pudding. I bet it tastes like nothing I’ve ever had before! What a great idea. Thanks for sharing this recipe! You have a beautiful blog and I’m looking forward to seeing more. 🙂
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What an interesting combination. I can imagine the smoothness the avocado must add to the pudding. This sounds really good to me. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
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Your site is amazing. As a vegetarian I can find a lot of useful stuff here. This meal specifically reminded me of some of the stuff they cook on Extreme Check. Check it out http://www.facebook.com/pages/Extreme-Chef/195324160502642. Thanks for the recipes:)
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OHMYGOD this looks fantastic!!! You’re killing me, I’m going to have to go make it right now. Also, a note to the previous commenter: thanks! Extreme Chef looks EPIC
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Oh my gosh this looks amazing. Can’t wait to try!
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This is great! It really shows me where to expand my blog. I think that sometime in the future I might try to write a book to go along with my blog, but we will see.Good post with useful tips and ideas
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