If you want a rich chocolate dessert that also helps keep your heart healthy, this soft, mousse‑like treat is a great choice.
Contributed by: Jennifer Bier, MS, RD, LD Manager | Ambulatory Nutrition
Sweetheart Chocolate Pudding (Easy and Kid-Friendly)
Avocados give this dessert extra fiber, potassium, and heart‑healthy fats. Don’t worry—you won’t taste the avocado at all. All you’ll notice is the rich, chocolate flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 small, ripe avocado (about 1/3–1/2 cup mashed)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons milk (any kind you like)*
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup or another sweetener**
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- A small pinch of salt
- Fresh raspberries (optional)
Directions
- Mash the avocado in a medium bowl. Add the cocoa powder and mix with a fork.
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Use an electric mixer on high for 2–3 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and a little fluffy.
- Spoon the mixture into two small bowls (about 4 ounces each). Put them in the fridge for 30 minutes so the mousse can chill and thicken.
- Add a few raspberries on top if you want extra color and flavor. Enjoy with someone you love!
Cook’s Notes
- This recipe was tested with low‑fat milk. Any milk or plant‑based milk will work. If you use an unsweetened plant milk, you might need a little more sweetener.
- Maple syrup works well too. Honey is thicker but should still mix fine. If you use regular sugar, add a bit more milk if the mixture feels too thick.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 160
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Fat: 10 g (2 g saturated; 5 g monounsaturated)
- Carbs: 22 g (7.5 g fiber)
- Potassium: 460 mg
