Avocado Banana Pudding Recipe
Introduction
This Avocado Banana Pudding is a deliciously creamy and healthy dessert that comes together in minutes. Combining ripe avocado and bananas with cocoa powder creates a naturally sweet and chocolatey treat without any artificial ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 small ripe avocado (super soft, no black spot in the flesh)
- 2 large bananas
- 3-4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1: In a food processor, add the ripe avocado flesh, peeled bananas, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Step 2: Blend until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup, or enhance the chocolate flavor with extra cocoa powder. Blend again after each adjustment until you reach the desired taste and texture.
Tips & Variations
- For a nuttier twist, sprinkle chopped walnuts or almonds on top before serving.
- If you prefer a sweeter pudding, substitute maple syrup with honey or agave nectar.
- Add a dash of cinnamon or chili powder for a unique flavor boost.
- Use frozen bananas for a thicker, colder pudding resembling ice cream.
Storage
Store the pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Because avocado browns quickly, it’s best enjoyed fresh, but you can stir in a little lemon or lime juice before storing to slow discoloration. Reheat is not recommended as the texture changes when warmed.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use a regular banana instead of ripe bananas?
Ripe bananas are best as they provide natural sweetness and a soft texture that blends smoothly. Unripe bananas can be bitter and less creamy.
Is this pudding suitable for vegans?
Yes, this recipe is completely vegan, using only plant-based ingredients like avocado, bananas, cocoa powder, and maple syrup.
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Avocado Banana Pudding Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Avocado Banana Pudding is a creamy, dairy-free dessert blending ripe avocado and banana with rich unsweetened cocoa powder and natural sweetness from maple syrup. It’s smooth, silky, and perfect for a healthy chocolate craving, made quickly in a food processor.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 small ripe avocado (super soft, no black spots in the flesh)
- 2 large bananas, peeled
- 3–4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Peel the bananas and slice the ripe avocado, ensuring the avocado flesh has no black spots for optimal flavor and texture.
- Add to food processor: Place the avocado flesh, peeled bananas, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt into a food processor.
- Blend the mixture: Blend until the pudding is creamy and smooth, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated with no lumps.
- Adjust sweetness and flavor: Taste the pudding and add more maple syrup if you desire increased sweetness or add more cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor. Blend again after each adjustment to combine fully.
- Serve or chill: Once the desired taste and consistency are achieved, serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for a cooler, thicker pudding.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados with no black spots for best flavor and smooth texture.
- Adjust sweetness and cocoa powder to your taste preferences.
- Chilling the pudding enhances the texture and flavor, but it can be eaten immediately.
- This recipe is dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Avocado Banana Pudding, vegan dessert, healthy chocolate pudding, dairy-free pudding, quick dessert, blender dessert
