The next time you reach for an avocado, skip the guacamole and toast (though those are both great ways to satisfy your avocado cravings), and turn your thoughts towards chocolate pudding. Yes, really Theres more than one way to thicken pudding without using egg yolks when you want to make a vegan version of this classic american dessert. Cornstarch and bananas are two popular tricks, and now you can add avocados to the list. We know what youre thinking we did, too. Rest assured, this vegan pudding tastes exactly as you would want, rich, velvety, with a deep, dark chocolate flavor, without a hint of avocado taste to it. Another great advantage to using avocados when you make chocolate pudding is its an easy, no-cook recipe. Just add all the ingredients to a food processor, give it a whirl, and youre minutes away from an amazing chocolate pudding without any tedious stirring over a stovetop, making this no-cook chocolate avocado pudding a go-to dessert on hot summer days. We like to use homemade almond milk, but any non-dairy, store-bought milk will work well in this recipe. Natural, unrefined sugar, like maple syrup, also ensures that this dessert, while decadent in taste, keeps a healthy balance. Chocolate and orange pair beautifully together, so we couldnt resist adding a squeeze of fresh orange juice to this pudding, too. For a pure chocolate flavor, feel free to omit the juice, and add an extra tablespoon of almond milk. We're tempted to say whipped cream is optional, but who are we kidding? A dollop of dairy-free whipped cream, and fresh raspberries seal the deal on this easy-to-make sweet treat.
