Chocolate Avocado Protein Pudding (Printable)

Rich, creamy chocolate avocado pudding with protein powder and crunchy almond crumble topping.

# List of ingredients:

→ Pudding Base

01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
04 - 1/4 cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder
05 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Almond Crumble

08 - 1/2 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
10 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - Pinch of salt

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - In a small bowl, mix chopped almonds, oats, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
03 - Bake for 8-10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
04 - While the crumble cools, make the pudding: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine avocados, cocoa powder, milk, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and sea salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
05 - Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa as desired.
06 - Spoon the pudding into serving cups or bowls.
07 - Top each serving with a generous sprinkle of almond crumble just before serving.
08 - Garnish with fresh berries, coconut flakes, or a drizzle of melted chocolate if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is unbelievably silky and mousse-like without any dairy or heavy cream
  • You're getting healthy fats and protein while eating something that tastes like dessert
  • The almond crumble adds this perfect crunchy contrast that makes it feel special
02 -
  • Make sure your avocados are perfectly ripe or the pudding will have tiny green flecks that won't fully blend away
  • Let the crumble cool completely before sprinkling it on or it will melt into the pudding and lose its crunch
  • The pudding firms up beautifully after an hour in the fridge if you prefer a denser, more mousse-like texture
03 -
  • If your avocados are stubbornly refusing to blend smooth, add another tablespoon of milk to help things along
  • Make double the crumble portion and keep it in a jar for instant topping on yogurt or oatmeal all week

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