Last Updated on March 31, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

This Chocolate Matcha Avocado Protein Pudding is a rich, creamy, & healthy dessert recipe that comes together in minutes! Enjoy as is or garnish with your favorite toppings!

Chocolate Matcha Avocado Protein Pudding recipe sitting on a white plate, with a spoon, topped with cacao nibs and match powder.

If you’re a chocolate & matcha fan, then this is the perfect protein dessert recipe for you!

The combination used to create this sweet treat is unlike any other. As the recipe name suggest, it includes an avocado. Don’t worry, you shouldn’t be alarmed or turned off, because it provides an ultra creamy consistency that is top-notch. Along with the rich cacao plant protein, your favorite matcha powder, & a healthy splash of honey, you’ll be digging in for more.

While this was intended to be a dessert recipe, you can certainly break the rules & make it for breakfast – I won’t judge!

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Matcha Pudding Recipe

Perfect Protein Dessert: With the combination of plant protein & seeds, this healthy dessert is packed with over 25 grams of plant protein!
Rich, Creamy, & Dairy Free: While there is no dairy in this dessert, it still embodies the decadent flavor that we all love.
Fully Customizable: Make this Chocolate Matcha Avocado Protein Pudding recipe your own, by adding in some extra healthy ingredients – I’ve listed some options further down in the post!

Matcha Health Benefits

What takes this chocolate avocado protein pudding recipe to the next level is obviously the matcha. Oh & if you’re unfamiliar with matcha, it’s essentially a powdered form of a high-quality green tea. When selecting a matcha brand, as always, quality is essential! Yes, they’re on the higher price ends, but there’s nothing funky in it. This way you can receive all of the matcha benefits without the negative side effects. While there are several benefits of this powerful & vibrant green tea, here are just a few:

Rich in Antioxidants
Boosts Metabolism
Enhances Concentration & Focus
Combates Premature Aging
Promotes Heart Health

Check out this Matcha 101 post for tips, brands, & everything you need to know about the vibrant green tea.

Healthy Chocolate Matcha Avocado Protein Pudding recipe sitting on a white plate, with a spoon, topped with cacao nibs and match powder.

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 Matcha Powder: The star of this healthy protein dessert. Be sure to check out this Matcha 101 post for tips, brands, & everything you need to know about the vibrant green tea.
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 & most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, as well the recommended daily protein intake.
Organic Cacao Powder: To be clear, cacao powder is different from regular dutch cocoa powder. Check out this Cacao Powder 101 post to learn more!
Organic Chia Seeds: Organic chia seeds add some omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, etc. + it helps thicken this chocolate pudding.
Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals & beautifully enhances the flavor.
Organic Local Raw Honey or Manuka Honey: For some added natural sweetness. If you want to make it vegan, feel free to use one organic pitted medjool date in its place.
Organic Avocado: Fresh or frozen both work!
Ice Cubes: If you’re wanting your pudding to be chilled, throw some inn!
Organic Servings: Completely optional, but if you want to be extra, garnish with some cacao nibs!

How To Make

Blend the Liquids & Powders. To a high-speed blender, add the non-dairy milk, matcha, plant protein, cacao powder, seeds, honey, & sea salt. Blend these ingredients until smooth.
Blend the Frozen Ingredients. Next, add in the frozen avocado & optional ice cubes. Blend until smooth and 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 toppings of choice, 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 Matcha Avocado Protein Pudding recipe:

Organic Sweetener: If you want to make this healthy protein dessert vegan, feel free to swap the honey for one organic pitted medjool date.
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 for a boost of healthy fats, protein, omegas & minerals.
Organic Coconut Yogurt: Enhance the creaminess to this pudding with a scoop of coconut yogurt.

Tips for Making the Perfect Pudding

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

Adjust Liquid Amount: If you find that your pudding is too thick to blend, not to worry! Just add a bit more liquid, blend, open the cover, scrape down the sides if needed, & blend again. And 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, 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 and then gradually increase the speed.

Pudding FAQ’s

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 puddings 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?

For this particular dessert recipe, I love adding a scoop of cacao plant protein. When selecting a plant protein, 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, as well 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.

Healthy Chocolate Matcha Avocado Protein Pudding Dessert recipe sitting on a white plate, with a spoon, topped with cacao nibs and match powder.

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If you make this recipe, please leave a review & rating below! I love hearing from you and it helps others learn more about the recipe too. Lastly, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Be sure to follow along on Pinterest, Instagram, & TikTok for even more deliciousness & wellness tips!

Xoxo.

Christin.