Last Updated on June 20, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

This Chocolate Avocado Protein Pudding is the perfect healthy & easy vegan dessert recipe. All that is required is a high-speed blender to dig into your new favorite sweet treat!

Chocolate Avocado Protein Pudding recipe in a martini glass topped with coconut flakes and cacao nibs, sitting on a wood cutting board.

Have you ever had the viral chocolate avocado pudding or mousse? If so or if not, you’re in for a real treat today, because this Chocolate Avocado Protein Pudding recipe is all that and more.

The consistency in this protein dessert embodies that thick & creamy pudding consistency & taste while being packed with over 30 grams of plant protein.

Even though this cacao creation was intended to be a healthier dessert option, I would even classify it as a nutritious post-workout treat.

Regardless if you dig in for a nutritious recovery indulgence or as a vegan treat, this easy protein dessert recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Protein Pudding Recipe

Loaded with Cacao Flavor: For all those cacao addicts!
Perfect Protein Dessert: With the combination of protein powder, seeds, & cacao powder, this easy vegan dessert is packed with over 30 grams of plant protein!
Fully Customizable: Make this healthy dessert your own by adding in some extra nutrients—I’ve listed some ideas further down in the post!

Avocado Health Benefits

One of the key components to make this chocolate protein pudding recipe extra luscious is the avocado. While avocados are not the most common pudding add-in, it sure is a delicious & nutritious one. This healthy fat fruit is full of creamy benefits that you just don’t want to miss! Organic avocados offer the following health benefits:

Full of Healthy Fats to Improve Overall Health
Promotes Healthy Digestion
Enhances Focus
Helps Regulate Blood Sugar Levels
Packed with Anti-Inflammatory Compounds That May Prevent Several Diseases

Healthy Chocolate Avocado Protein Pudding recipe in a martini glass topped with coconut flakes and cacao nibs, sitting on a wood cutting board.

Ingredients

Organic Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk: Any non-dairy milk works in this recipe; just be sure to use homemade or trusted brands—I like MALK Organics, Three Trees, or Native Forest.
Organic Cacao Plant Protein: Adding a scoop of protein powder helps to keep you full & satisfied longer. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and, most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, & the recommended daily protein intake.
Organic Cacao Powder: To be clear, cacao powder is different from regular Dutch cocoa powder. Review this Cacao Powder 101 post to learn more!
Organic Chia Seeds: Organic chia seeds add some omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, & so much more!
Organic Medjool Date: I recommend buying pitted dates; that way you don’t have to remove the pits yourself. My go-to brand of Medjool dates is Joolies!
Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals & beautifully enhances the flavor.
Organic Avocado: Fresh or frozen, both work!
Ice Cubes: If you’re wanting your pudding to be chilled, throw some in!
Organic Servings: Completely optional, but if you want to be extra, top with some coconut flakes & cacao nibs.

How to Make

Blend the Liquids & Powders. First, add the non-dairy milk, plant protein, cacao, seeds, & sea salt to a high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients until smooth.
Blend the Medjool Date. Add the soft Medjool date to the blender & blend until smooth.
Blend the Frozen Ingredients. Next, add in the frozen avocado & optional ice cubes. Blend until smooth & creamy. If needed, you can pause the blender, remove the lid, & scrape down the sides so that everything is fully incorporated. You may need to add a little more liquid depending on how thick/thin you like your pudding.
Serve. Transfer to a chilled glass. Garnish with coconut flakes & cacao nibs, if desired. Enjoy!

Optional Chocolate Pudding Add-Ins

Feel free to truly make this healthy vegan dessert your own! Here are a few suggestions to amp up this Chocolate Avocado Protein Pudding recipe:

Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Include a tablespoon of organic ground flax seeds for a great little boost of fiber & minerals to this pudding.
Organic Hemp Seeds: Add in a tablespoon of organic hemp seeds to level up the healthy fats, protein, omegas, & minerals.
Organic Coconut Yogurt: Enhance the creaminess with a scoop of organic plain coconut yogurt.

Tips for Making the Perfect Pudding

Interested in how to make the best Chocolate Avocado Protein Pudding? Here are my TOP tips:

Soak Medjool Date: If your date is hard, I highly suggest that you soak your pitted date in very warm water for 5 minutes. This will help it soften so that it can blend nicely.
Adjust Liquid Amount: If you find that your pudding is too thick to blend, don’t worry! Just add a bit more liquid, blend, open the cover, scrape down the sides if needed, & blend again. When possible, always use a larger high-speed blender instead, as it will blend the ingredients much better.
How to Make: Add your liquid first & blend your powders first, then the Medjool date, before adding your frozen ingredients. By blending the liquid & powders first, it ensures that your powders blend completely.
Blending Tip: Start your blender on low to medium speed. If you blend the pudding too quickly from the beginning, it’s really hard for the blender to properly blend the frozen ingredients—so start lower & then gradually increase the speed.

Pudding FAQs

Is it healthy to have pudding?

It depends, but I wouldn’t post something that was unhealthy. This chocolate pudding is full of protein, healthy fats, & superfoods. However, some vegan desserts on the market or on the web can be loaded with tons of fruit, added sugar, & nonsense, making them a less healthy option.

What is the best protein powder to use?

I used an organic cacao plant protein powder for this avocado pudding recipe. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and, most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, & the recommended daily protein intake.

How can I add protein without using protein powder?

If you don’t have cacao protein powder on hand, no worries! Just use a total of 2 tablespoons of cacao powder, & to increase the protein content, you can add a tablespoon of organic hemp hearts without changing the taste too much.

Can I make this pudding recipe in advance?

Yes! Feel free to make this healthy vegan protein dessert recipe as is or double it for later. To achieve the best results, check out this “How to Prepare Smoothies in Advance” post.

Healthy and Easy Vegan Dessert of Chocolate Avocado Protein Pudding recipe in a martini glass topped with coconut flakes and cacao nibs, sitting on a wood cutting board.

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Xoxo.

CMG