Description
Velvety chocolate pudding delights dessert enthusiasts with its rich, creamy texture. Nutritious ingredients and simple preparation make this treat a guilt-free indulgence you can savor with satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- ¼ cup (25g/0.88 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (60 ml/2 fl oz) almond milk
- 3 tbsps maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
- Berries (optional)
- Nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Assemble all required ingredients and blending apparatus to craft a velvety chocolate pudding with streamlined efficiency.
- Blending: Combine avocados, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and optional cinnamon in a high-powered food processor, blitzing until achieving a completely smooth, homogeneous texture.
- Flavor Calibration: Conduct a taste assessment, adjusting sweetness by incrementally introducing maple syrup or alternative natural sweeteners to perfect the flavor profile.
- Portioning and Chilling: Distribute the luxurious chocolate mixture evenly into individual serving vessels, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavor melding and texture refinement.
- Presentation: Elevate the dessert’s visual and gustatory appeal by garnishing with dark chocolate shavings, fresh berries, chopped nuts, or a delicate swirl of whipped coconut cream just before serving.
Notes
- Ripeness Matters: Choose fully ripe avocados with a soft, creamy texture to ensure a smooth pudding without bitter or grassy undertones.
- Blend Thoroughly: Process ingredients for at least 2-3 minutes, stopping periodically to scrape sides, guaranteeing a velvety, lump-free chocolate consistency.
- Adjust Sweetness Gradually: Start with less maple syrup, tasting and incrementally adding more to control sugar levels and prevent overwhelming sweetness.
- Chilling is Crucial: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and achieve optimal pudding texture, enhancing overall taste and richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg