Avocado Chocolate Creamy Dessert (Printable Version)

A creamy blend of avocado and cocoa delivers a luscious, dairy-free chocolate indulgence.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Fresh berries
08 - Shaved dark chocolate
09 - Coconut whipped cream
10 - Chopped nuts

# Directions:

01 - Place the avocados, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa powder to preference.
04 - Spoon the mixture into serving bowls or glasses.
05 - Chill for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and texture, or serve immediately if desired.
06 - Garnish with optional toppings such as fresh berries, shaved dark chocolate, coconut whipped cream, or chopped nuts before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like decadent chocolate mousse but nobody has to know the avocado is doing all the creamy work.
  • Ready in ten minutes, no baking, no excuses not to make it.
  • Works for vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free diets without any compromise on flavor or texture.
02 -
  • The avocado has to be ripe but not oxidized, so make this close to eating it. If you make it hours ahead and it sits uncovered, the pudding will turn slightly grayish and taste a bit off.
  • Don't skimp on blending time. Under-blended cocoa powder creates a gritty texture that ruins the whole silky effect.
03 -
  • If you want it extra decadent, melt a tablespoon of dark chocolate and stir it in before serving for an even deeper flavor.
  • Room temperature avocados blend more smoothly than cold ones, so take them out of the fridge a few minutes before you start.
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