Healthy chocolate pudding made with hidden veggies, that’s still creamy, rich, and decadent! This sweet potato and avocado chocolate pudding is so delicious and packed with nutrients, and it’s toddler-friendly, kid-friendly – perfect for picky eaters. 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 find sneak in veggies into their diets – like my hidden veggie mac and cheese. So when I first made this healthy chocolate pudding, I was so excited to find a dessert recipe that 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 dessert. 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 decadent 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 avocado for the ultra creamy texture. The avocado flesh should be soft and make an indent when push into it.
coconut milk: I used full-fat coconut milk, because I love how thick and creamy it is. However, you can use any dairy free milk of your choice like almond milk or oat milk. If you aren’t vegan or dairy free, regular milk or cream will work just fine.
cocoa powder: Either cocoa powder or cacao powder will work for this sweet potato avocado chocolate pudding recipe. I personally prefer the rich chocolate flavor of cocoa powder.
maple syrup: This is my preferred liquid 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 in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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 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.
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
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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My 16month old loves it! Thank you!
Amazing!! Love hearing that. 🙂