Avocado Cocoa Pudding
Ripe avocado and banana blended with unsweetened cocoa and milk into a silky, naturally sweet pudding — a 5-minute snack rich in healthy fats with no added sugar.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Yield
4 child portions
Nutrition note
Avocado supplies healthy fat and fiber; banana adds carbohydrate and sweetness. Milk or a fortified alternative contributes calcium.
Ingredients
- 12 ripe avocados
- 21 ripe banana
- 32 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 41/3 cup (80 ml) milk or fortified alternative
- 51/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
- 1
Blend all ingredients until completely smooth.
- 2
Taste and add a little more banana if needed rather than sugar.
- 3
Divide into small bowls and serve immediately or chill for 20 minutes.
- 4
For a firmer spoonable texture, refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving.
Complete the Snack
Serve a small bowl with strawberries or pear slices.
Allergens
Contains dairy if cow's milk is used.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use fortified soy milk for dairy-free pudding.
- Use carob powder instead of cocoa.
- Use silken tofu instead of one avocado for more protein; contains soy.
Storage
Refrigerate with wrap touching the surface for up to 24 hours.
Freezer Guidance
Freeze as small pops for up to 1 month.
Picky-Eater Strategy
Call it cocoa avocado pudding and let the child see the avocado; serve a tiny portion beside familiar fruit.
Little Helper Job
Let your child scoop avocado and press the blender button with help.
Evidence-informed draft; pending review by a licensed pediatric dietitian before public health claims are made.