Creamy, rich, and decadent avocado chocolate pudding made with hidden veggies! This healthier version is just as delicious as the original but is packed with nutrients and is toddler-friendly and kid-friendly. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, and vegan, and you really can’t taste the veggies at all!
What Makes This Recipe Great
As a mom of two littles, one of them being a picky toddler, I’m always trying to find ways to sneak veggies into their diets – like my hidden veggie mac and cheese. So when I first made this healthy Avocado Chocolate Pudding, I was so excited to find a dessert recipe my whole family loves that’s packed with nutrients!
You really can’t detect the flavors of the sweet potato or the avocado at all. It just tastes like a wonderful, decadent dessert. If you have chocolate cravings or a sweet tooth like me, this healthier version is perfect! Regular chocolate pudding has tons of added sugar and not a ton of health benefits. So next time you want something sweet, this recipe is it!
The natural sweetness of the sweet potato and the creaminess of the avocado blend in so well into the chocolate. They both make the pudding just so tasty and delicious with healthy ingredients. I also love that it comes together in just several minutes in the blender or food processor, and it’s just so easy with just 6 simple ingredients.
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Ingredient Notes
sweet potato: You just need 1 sweet potato, cooked however you like. My personal favorite way to cook sweet potatoes is the air fryer method.
avocado: Use a ripe avocados for the ultra creamy texture. The avocado flesh should be soft and make an indent when push into it. This adds tons of healthy, good fats to the pudding without an overpowering avocado flavor.
coconut milk: I used full-fat coconut milk, because I love how thick and creamy it is. However, you can use any non-dairy milk of your choice, like almond milk or oat milk. If you aren’t vegan or dairy-free, regular whole milk or cream will work fine.
cocoa powder: Either cocoa powder or raw cacao powder will work for this avocado chocolate pudding recipe. I personally prefer the rich chocolate flavor of cocoa powder.
maple syrup: This is my preferred natural sweetener, but honey will also work (not vegan).
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook the sweet potato: Poke holes in the sweet potato with fork and steam until fork tender (about 30 minutes), or use this air fryer method to cook it.
- Once cooled, remove the skin and add to a blender or a food processor with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner texture, if you prefer.
- You can serve this chocolate avocado pudding immediately, or you can chill to firm up a bit. If you like, top with fruits, shaved chocolate, or whipped cream.
- Store this vegan chocolate pudding in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Expert Tips and Substitutions
- Equipment: I recommend using a food processor or a blender for that ultra-smooth and creamy texture.
- Dairy: You can use any milk of your choice. To keep it vegan and paleo, use dairy-free milk. However, regular milk or cream will also work.
- Texture/Flavor: Adjust the milk and the sweetener to taste. You can add more milk if you prefer a thinner texture and add more maple syrup if you prefer the flavor to be sweeter
- Toppings: Add whatever toppings you want for added flavor and texture. I love chocolate shavings and fruits like bananas, raspberries, or strawberries. You can even add a little bit of coconut whipped cream if desired.
Storage Tips
Store covered in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze for up to a month. The texture might not be as creamy when defrosted, but it’ll still have that delicious chocolatey flavor. You can also enjoy it frozen like ice cream.
Try These Other Hidden Veggie Recipes
Hidden Veggie Chicken Nuggets (Baked, Air Fried, or Pan Fried)
Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Healthy Homemade Popsicles for Toddlers
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Sweet Potato & Avocado Chocolate Pudding – Perfect for Picky Eaters!
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 medium avocado ripe
- 1/3 cup coconut milk or any milk of your choice – plus more, if needed
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder or cacao powder
- 2-3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Poke holes in the sweet potato with fork and steam until fork tender (about 30 minutes), or use this air fryer method to cook it.
- Remove the skin and add to a blender or a food processor with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner texture.
- You can serve immediately, or you can chill to firm up a bit. If you like, top with fruits, shaved chocolate, or whipped cream.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Notes
- Equipment: I recommend using a food processor or a blender for that ultra smooth and creamy texture.
- Dairy: You can use any milk of your choice. To keep it vegan and paleo, use dairy free milk. However, regular milk or cream will also work.
- Texture/Flavor: Adjust the milk and the sweetener to taste. You can add more milk if you prefer a thinner texture, and add more maple syrup if you prefer the flavor to be sweeter
- Toppings: Add whatever toppings you want for added flavor and texture. I love shaved chocolate and fruits like banana, raspberries, or strawberries.
- Storage: Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze for up to a month. The texture might not be as creamy when defrosted, but it’ll still have that delicious chocolatey flavor. You can also enjoy it frozen like ice cream.
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It looks very delicious I will definitely try it 😋. Thank you for your efforts 😍♥️
Enjoy!!
My 16month old loves it! Thank you!
Amazing!! Love hearing that. 🙂
Hoping my 20 month old will like this…but TBH, I’m making this for myself and hoping they will be some leftover for her.
Super-easy and yummy. I used cashew milk instead of coconut milk and added an extra Tbsp of maple syrup, because cashew milk isn’t as sweet as coconut milk. It worked great and the texture is perfect!
Can you use honey instead of syrup? I’m not a fan of syrup.
Yes! You might need to add more bc it’s not as sweet as maple syrup
Hello. I have an allergy to avocados. Is there a substitute that I can use?
You can just omit and use an extra large sweet potato or 2 small ones
Really didn’t think this would be good but my eyebrows actually raised when I tried it! I’m freezing it so my little thinks it’s chocolate ice cream but pleeeeeaasssee post more kid friendly foods with hidden veggies! I’m trying the chicken nuggets next!
Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. I’m definitely creating more hidden veggie recipes for stay tuned!!
Easy to make, quick and a great version of a store-bought pudding!
I used oat milk and added an extra tbsp of cane sugar, then the sweetness was just perfect!
Unfortunately I guess the avocado wasn’t ripe enough because I could still taste it in the pudding, you know, more than I would like…
So thanks for this recipe! Love it!
Yes, definitely use a ripe avocado. Otherwise, I’m glad you liked it and thank you SO much for leaving a review!
This was amazing and easy to whip up. I did it in the blender because it’s easier to clean, but next time I’ll use the food processor because the blender got stuck a few times. I threw this together literally while my dinner reheated and had a great dessert.
It did not come out creamy at all, no matter how long I blended. I added more milk in hopes to get the creaminess and nope, nothing.
Regardless of texture, it definitely was NOT sweet enough. But, keep in mind, we are a sweet tooth family here, and this is just an opinion.
Lastly, it would be nice if the recipe gets updated to reflect the true time it takes it make it, not 5 minutes, but 35 minutes since you have to steam the potatoes.
Hi Rissa. It sounds like either your sweet potato wasn’t cooked enough or your avocado wasn’t ripe enough. Cooking the sweet potato longer will definitely make it sweeter as well. Thank you so much for trying it out and leaving a review!
I made this with Fairlife fat free milk & had to use more milk and maple syrup to get the right texture and sweetness and it’s SO GOOD!!! Topped with some coconut milk whipped frosting and toasted nuts and it’s a delicious dessert.
I haven’t tried this yet so I cannot comment but I was curious if using canned sweeet potato puree would work. In theory, it should but I’m just wondering if anyone has tried it or have suggestions for using it. Thanks!
I think it will as long as there’s nothing else added to it like sugar.
Fantastic! My toddler and I both love it, my husband even eats it.
We make it more adult by adding in some protein powder and chia seeds. Is so so good. Thanks for sharing
I love the addition of chia seeds! So glad you enjoyed it.
How does it taste without the added maple syrup? Would it be good without? Thank you
I think you’ll be able to but you’ll probably taste the avocado.
Can I substitute with canned sweet potato pureè? If so how much canned should I use in place of the cooked and pureèd potato?
That should work. I would use 1 cup.