This Avocado Banana Pudding is a cream, 3-ingredient plant-based dessert that you can put together in just 5 minutes.
I wanted to share my Avocado Banana Pudding recipe because it’s a delicious, super simple, and healthy dessert that anyone can whip up in just 5 minutes, and a great alternative to my Tiramisu Chia Pudding or my 3-Ingredient Vegan Banana Pudding.
With only three ingredients – banana, avocado, and cocoa powder – it’s perfect for satisfying those sweet cravings without any guilt. Plus, it’s vegan and packed with nutrients, so you can enjoy it as a snack or a dessert. I hope you enjoy making and eating it as much as I do!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Avocado – Look for Hass avocados, which are known for their creamy texture. Avoid avocados with dark spots or overly soft areas as they may be overripe or bruised. They would add a bitter taste to the pudding.
- Banana – Choose bananas that are just starting to get brown spots. They should be sweet but not overripe to avoid an overpowering banana flavor. The sweetness of the pudding depends on the ripeness of the bananas.
- Cocoa Powder – I use unsweetened cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor. Look for high-quality brands with no added sugar or fillers for the best taste.
How to Make Avocado Banana Pudding
This is a very easy recipe, as you can see in the pictures below. Read the full instructions further down on the page!
Combine the ingredients in the bowl of your food processor.
When the mixture has reach a custard-like texture, stop the food processor.
Expert Tips
- Perfectly Ripe Ingredients: Make sure both the banana and avocado are perfectly ripe. A ripe banana will have a few brown spots on the peel, indicating maximum sweetness, while a ripe avocado will yield slightly to gentle pressure. This ensures a smooth texture and rich flavor.
- Blending Technique: Use a high-speed blender or food processor to achieve a silky-smooth consistency. Start blending the avocado and banana first, then gradually add the cocoa powder to prevent clumping and ensure it’s evenly distributed.
- Enhancing Flavor: Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors and balance the sweetness. A tiny bit of vanilla extract can also make the pudding even tastier. For more sweetness, add some maple syrup of coconut nectar.
- Chilling Time: For an extra refreshing treat, chill the pudding in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. This helps to thicken the texture and intensifies the flavors. It might make a thin darker layer of chocolate, that’s fine, it’s edible!
- Serving Presentation: Serve the pudding in small, clear glasses or bowls. Decorate the jars with a sprinkle of cocoa powder, fresh berries, or a few mint leaves to add a touch of elegance and a pop of color.
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Avocado Banana Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 small Ripe Avocado - super soft, no black spot in the flesh
- 2 large Bananas
- 3-4 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Optional
- 2-3 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the ripe avocado flesh, peeled bananas, and cocoa powder.
- Blend until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust the amount of maple syrup, adding more to boost sweetness, or more cocoa powder for a stronger chocolate flavor. Blend after every adjustment.
I made this Avocado Banana Pudding. This is fabulous, it was Delicious. The texture was perfect.I will be making this over and over. My husband loved it, he could not believe it was made with avocado. Thank you Very Much for this recipe.
Oww, thank you, I’m glad you both liked it!!
This was so delicious! I added some vanilla and maple syrup and almond butter for fun.
Served it with a dollop of oat Greek vanilla yogurt.
This will be a regular dessert in our house.
Thank you!
Oh my goodness! This is delicious. I did add a dash of maple syrup and vanilla extract. It was good before I chilled it. I am very excited, pleased and thankful for this recipe. I am not a big fan of avocados but this recipe makes them more than acceptable to me.
Thank you!! Yes it’s a great way of eating your avocados when you don’t like them!!