If you love dark chocolate, this decadent dessert will not disappoint! It’s rich. It’s creamy. And thanks to the plant-based chocolate protein powder and avocado, it could almost be called healthy. (Just squint when you read the “Total Sugars” line in the nutrition facts below.)
Avocados are crazy-nutritious! They offer 20 different vitamins and minerals (1), and loads of fiber and heart-healthy, unsaturated fat. Plus, those who include avocados in their meals, are less likely to be overweight and more likely to have healthier diets overall (2).
Back to the sweet-talk: This recipe calls for maple syrup, but you could use agave nectar, brown rice syrup, or the powdered white stuff (confectioners’ sugar) instead. I actually considered dialing the sweetness down, but my husband talked me out of it. Feel free to use half of the maple syrup, blend everything together, and give it a taste before adding in the rest, if you like.
This recipe was originally created for Mama Love Chocolate Protein, which is no longer in production. Looking for a great alternative? For a similar taste and consistency, try using a high-quality, plant-based protein powder made from yellow peas, like Naked Pea Chocolate Pea Protein Powder.
Ingredients
- 2 medium Avocados
- 1/3 cup Plant-based Chocolate Protein Powder
- ¼ cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup
- ¼ cup Brewed Coffee, chilled
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave; heat for 30 seconds, stir, then heat for another 15 to 30 seconds. Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. If the pudding is too thick, add another tablespoon of chilled coffee. Place in the fridge until you’re ready to eat. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Calories 271
| Amount per Serving | % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat | 16.1g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0g | 0% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 7g | 24% |
| Total Sugars | 16 g | |
| Protein | 7g | |
| Calcium | 2% | |
| Iron | 11% | |
| Potassium | 12% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Sources:
- Gunnars, K. (2018) “12 Proven Health Benefits of Avocado.” Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-proven-benefits-of-avocado
- Fulgoni, Victor L 3rd et al. “Avocado consumption is associated with better diet quality and nutrient intake, and lower metabolic syndrome risk in US adults: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001-2008.” Nutrition journal vol. 12 1. 2 Jan. 2013, doi:1186/1475-2891-12-1
