Chunky Monkey Avocado Pudding

Last Updated on April 25, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

This Chunky Monkey Avocado Pudding recipe is a healthy, protein-packed, & vegan take on the iconic Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor. The taste & consistency are spot on, but this dessert doesn’t include any nonsense ingredients!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream or in this case, protein pudding. Same difference, as this Chunky Monkey Avocado Pudding recipe seriously tastes like the real deal.

This healthy protein vegan dessert recipe includes raw walnuts, 3 forms of coconut, sweet vanilla plant protein, rich cacao, frozen banana, & an avocado. Yes, I know that the avocado addition is a tad unusual, but trust me, that’s what makes it have an ice cream-like consistency.

So if you’re on the hunt for the ultimate healthy take on the Ben & Jerry’s chunky monkey ice cream flavor, this vegan pudding has gotcha covered! 

Why You’ll Love This Chunky Monkey Avocado Pudding

• Perfect Protein Dessert: With the combination of plant protein, nuts, & seeds, this 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.
• Tastes like Ice Cream: The flavor & consistency is that found in a scoop of ice cream in a rich protein pudding form, minus the sugar crash.

Protein Pudding vs. Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream

This Chunky Monkey Avocado Pudding recipe is a healthy, protein-packed, as well as vegan take on the beloved Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey ice cream flavor. 

I will take a moment to recognize that the Ben & Jerry’s brand has definitely made some significant improvements over the years as far as nutrition goes. They’re one of the few brands that is non-gmo, utilizes cage-free eggs, fair-trade, & responsibly sources their packaging

Even though they have made some changes, that doesn’t give it a green light to consume. For instance, their current chunky monkey ice cream flavor contains natural flavors, carrageenan, & soy lectin. Which are ingredients that I stay away from completely.

While this is all my opinion and you can certainly do whatever you want, I always find/make healthier alternatives, such as this vegan protein pudding. That way you enjoy all the taste bud benefits without the nonsense.

Ingredients

• Organic Coconut Water: To get things blended we’ll be using coconut water. It’s honestly the perfect addition to achieve the perfect coconut flavor. Not only is coconut water super delicious, but is also full of electrolytes. My favorite brand is Harmless Harvest. It’s just one ingredient, organic coconut water. Oh & it’s pink! So cute.
• Organic Vanilla 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 Walnuts: Unsalted please! Walnuts blend right in with the other ingredients for flavor & added creaminess. 
• Organic Unsweetened Coconut: Shredded coconut or coconut flakes will do!
• Organic Coconut Oil: For some additional healthy fats, as well as coconut essence.
• Organic Chia Seeds: Organic chia seeds add some omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, & so much more. 
• Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals & beautifully enhances the flavor. 
• Organic Frozen Banana: It’s best to use a frozen banana to create that super thick & creamy texture.
• Organic Avocado: Fresh or frozen both work!
• Organic Cacao Nibs: Cacao nibs give the pudding lots of texture, which is a must for any chunky monkey dessert.
• Organic Servings: Completely optional, but if you want to be extra, top with some chopped walnuts, coconut flakes, & cacao nibs.

How To Make

• Blend the Liquids & Powders. To a high-speed blender, add the coconut water, plant protein, cacao powder, walnuts, coconut, coconut oil, seeds, & sea salt. Blend these ingredients until smooth.
• Blend the Frozen Ingredients. Next, add in the frozen banana & frozen avocado. 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.
• Blend the Cacao Nibs. Add the cacao nibs. Blend for 20 seconds on medium.
• Serve. Pour into a chilled glass. Garnish with extra walnuts, coconut flakes, & cacao nibs. Enjoy!

Optional Chocolate Pudding Add-Ins

Feel free to truly make this healthy vegan protein dessert your own! Here are a few suggestions to amp-up this Chunky Monkey Avocado Pudding recipe:

• Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Organic ground flax seeds adds 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: Add some creaminess to this pudding with a scoop of coconut yogurt. 

Tips for Making the Perfect Pudding

Interested in how to make the absolute perfect Chunky Monkey Avocado Pudding? Here are my TOP tips:

1. 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. When possible, always use a larger high-speed blender instead, as it will blend the ingredients much better.
2. 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.
3. 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?

I used an organic cacao plant protein powder for this healthy vegan protein pudding recipe. 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.

How can I add protein without using protein powder?

If you don’t have cacao protein powder on hand, no worries! To amp-up protein content, you can add a tablespoon of organic hemp seeds or 2 tablespoons of organic raw cashew butter, without changing the taste that much.

Can I double this recipe?

Absolutely! Feel free to double the recipe to share with others, they will love this healthy vegan protein dessert recipe!

More Healthy Protein Recipes You’ll Love

• Chunky Monkey Superfood Smoothie
• Chocolate Avocado Protein Pudding
• Chocolate Walnut Date Shake
• German Chocolate Cake Protein Pudding
• Chunky Monkey Smoothie

Sharing Is Caring!

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Xoxo.

Christin.

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