Keto Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Published September 7, 2020 • Updated February 27, 2026
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I started making this keto chocolate avocado pudding years ago when I realized avocados could do more than guacamole. Two ripe avocados, a few pantry staples, and about 5 minutes in the food processor. That is genuinely all it takes.
Here is the thing most recipes won’t tell you: the avocado flavor disappears completely when you use enough cocoa and the right sweetener. I have handed this to people who swear they hate avocado, and they had no idea. The texture is what sells it. Thick, creamy, almost mousse-like, but without any dairy, eggs, or cooking.
My version has a trick I have not seen anywhere else. Instead of plain cocoa powder, I use a scoop of Love Good Fats Chocolate Shake mix. It adds chocolate flavor, sweetness, and protein in one ingredient, so I skip the powdered erythritol entirely. If you do not have it, regular cocoa powder plus sweetener works fine, but the protein shake version is how I make it at home every time.
The pinch of cinnamon is small but it matters. I tested this recipe without it and the chocolate tasted flat. With cinnamon, there is a warmth underneath that rounds everything out. Most chocolate avocado pudding recipes skip it entirely, and I think they are missing something.
One of my readers, Jill, started making this as a daily breakfast for her and her 7-year-old. She freezes a large batch in 1/2 cup containers and thaws them in the fridge overnight. Her son once woke up before her just to eat it and went back to bed. That is the kind of recipe feedback you cannot make up. If you are wondering whether this works as a meal and not just dessert, Jill answered that question.
I chill mine for 30 minutes before serving, not the 1-2 hours some recipes call for. That is enough time for the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up slightly. If you want it thicker, go longer, but I have found 30 minutes hits the sweet spot between pudding and mousse.
This is dairy-free and low carb by default, no substitutions needed. If you like this style of no-cook keto dessert, try my keto chocolate mousse for something a little more airy, or protein pudding if you want even more protein. My keto avocado popsicles use a similar base but frozen on a stick. And if you are in a banana pudding mood, my sugar free banana pudding scratches that itch without the sugar.
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Ingredients
2 avocados, pitted and skin removed -
1 scoop Love Good Fats Chocolate Shake or 1/3 cup cocoa powder
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1/3 cup unsweetened macadamia nut milk or other nut milk
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1/4 cup powdered erythritol, add only if using cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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pinch of cinnamon
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Can I freeze this pudding?
I freeze this all the time. Portion it into 1/2 cup containers and freeze for up to 5 days. Thaw overnight in the fridge and give it a stir before eating. The texture gets slightly denser after freezing but it is still creamy. One of my readers, Jill, does this as a breakfast prep routine for her and her son, and she says it works perfectly.
How ripe should my avocados be for the best texture?
I use avocados that are ripe but not mushy. You want them to give slightly when you press, with dark green (almost black) skin. If they are too firm, the pudding will be grainy and you will taste the avocado more. If they are overripe and browning inside, the flavor gets bitter. I have had the best results with avocados that are about a day past 'perfect for guacamole.'
Why does my pudding taste like avocado and how do I fix it?
I have run into this too, and it almost always comes down to two things: not enough cocoa or under-ripe avocados. If you can taste the avocado, add another tablespoon of cocoa powder and blend again. Riper avocados have a milder, creamier flavor that the chocolate covers completely. I have also found that chilling it for the full 30 minutes helps the chocolate flavor come forward.
Can I add espresso powder for a mocha version?
I have done this and it is fantastic. I add about 1/2 teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the food processor with everything else. It does not make it taste like coffee, it just deepens the chocolate flavor. My keto chocolate trifle uses a similar trick, and it works the same way here.
What are the best toppings for this pudding?
I usually keep it simple. A dollop of sugar-free whipped cream and a few fresh raspberries is my go-to. Shaved dark chocolate (85% or higher) looks nice if you are serving it to people. Chopped pecans or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt work well too. My keto peanut butter mousse is great layered with this if you want a peanut butter cup vibe.
What cocoa powder brand works best?
I have tested this with several brands. Ghirardelli dutch process dark cocoa gives the richest, deepest chocolate flavor. Regular natural cocoa works but it is a little more bitter. If you use my Love Good Fats Chocolate Shake hack, the cocoa is built in and you skip this decision entirely. That is how I make it most of the time.
Is this pudding suitable for a vegan diet?
I made this dairy-free from the start, so yes, it is vegan as long as your sweetener is too. I use macadamia nut milk but any unsweetened plant milk works. If you are using the Love Good Fats shake mix instead of plain cocoa, check that label since some protein powders contain whey.
How long can I store this in the fridge?
I keep mine in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed container. It thickens as it sits, which I actually prefer on day two. Just stir it before serving. If you need it to last longer, freeze it in individual portions. My keto no bake cookies are another good make-ahead option if you are into batch prepping keto treats.
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I've been making a double batch every Sunday and splitting it into jars for the week. Texture actually gets better on day two once it's had more time in the fridge. I use the Love Good Fats chocolate shake instead of cocoa powder and it blends so smooth, no weird grittiness at all. If you have avocados just past their prime, like the ones I almost threw out, they work better than firmer ones. Creamier, easier to blend. Only thing is, four 'servings' is optimistic when you're spooning it straight from the jar at 10pm, so I do six instead. Still on the Sunday rotation.
Figured out that the 30-minute chill is really just a minimum. Left mine in overnight once by accident and the texture was completely different, almost mousse-like instead of just smooth. The cinnamon also gets more noticeable after it sits, which I like a lot. Now I always make it the night before when I know I want it ready to go.
Overnight is better. I started making it the night before too once I realized the texture difference. The mousse version just eats cleaner off a spoon.
My mom used to make chocolate pudding from a box every Sunday when I was little, and I haven't thought about that in years until I made this. It was the cinnamon that got me. Just that tiny pinch but it does something to the chocolate that takes it from 'healthy dessert' to just dessert. Four stars only because I'd push the cinnamon a little further next time, but I'm glad this recipe exists.
That mom memory is a good one. Go heavier on the cinnamon - I do closer to 1/4 teaspoon now.
Tried this with canned coconut cream instead of macadamia nut milk and I genuinely can't go back. Noticeably thicker, almost mousse-like (not the thin pudding I was expecting from avocado). I also doubled the cinnamon and it pulls the whole thing together in a way the standard amount just didn't for me. If you have a can of full-fat coconut cream sitting around, use it.
The double cinnamon is real. I've been going heavier on it too and it stops tasting like 'healthy chocolate' and just tastes like chocolate.
Used coconut cream instead of macadamia nut milk and it comes out way thicker, almost mousse-like. Also great use for avocados that are a little past their prime.
Yeah, the softer avocados actually work better here. They blend completely into the chocolate, nothing weird to taste around.
I almost talked myself out of this because avocado in chocolate pudding sounds like a Pinterest lie. Made it with the protein shake instead of cocoa powder and it completely changed what I thought keto desserts could be. First one I'd put next to a regular dessert without apologizing.
My 9-year-old interrogated me about the green stuff after she finished her bowl, and when I told her avocado she just shrugged and asked when I was making it again.
The shrug is the whole point. Doesn't matter what's in it once the bowl is empty.
Flavor is genuinely rich, but cut the erythritol if you're sensitive to that cooling aftertaste. Made it both with cocoa powder and the protein shake and the shake version is not even in the same category.
Yeah the shake brings its own sweetness so I skip the erythritol entirely when I use it. The cooling aftertaste just doesn't come up. Cocoa version needs more tweaking to get there.
Wanted to share that my 7 year old absolutely LOVES this chocolate avocado pudding (topped with homemade Cool Whip)…he and I eat it for breakfast every morning, yes!, it's healthy and very filling for hours! One morning, he rose extra early before I awoke just to devour it and then went back to bed! Now, that should encourage anyone to “just try it!” I use Ghirardelli dutch process dark cocoa, Saigon cinnamon, and Watkins baking vanilla. I freeze a large batch in 1/2 cup containers and then thaw in fridge overnight. Can’t thank you enough for this new healthy breakfast..who would have known??
A kid sneaking out of bed at dawn for pudding is the best review this recipe has ever gotten. Ghirardelli dutch process, yes, it's noticeably richer than regular cocoa. Glad the freezer batches are working.