Healthy Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Healthy Chocolate Avocado Pudding

This creamy, chocolatey pudding is packed with heart‑healthy fats, antioxidants, and fiber.

• 2 ripe avocados, flesh only
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (optional, to adjust thickness)
• Optional toppings: fresh berries, chopped nuts

1. Dice the avocados and place the flesh in a high‑speed blender.
2. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
3. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth—about 30 seconds.
4. If the pudding is too thick, pour in almond milk a tablespoon at a time and blend until desired consistency.
5. Transfer to serving bowls, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
6. Serve cold, topping with berries or nuts if desired.

Health tip: Avocados deliver healthy monounsaturated fats that support heart health, while cocoa is a natural source of flavonoids that help protect blood vessels.