A couple of months before summer I spent a whole Sunday making and photographing no-bake desserts. These were to put together an e-book but as usual time passed and I didn’t get my book done. Do you constantly run out of time?. Is it just me?.
Anyway, this was amongst the desserts that I produced. It is made out of a surprising combination of ingredients that actually don’t include sugar, that is if you don’t count that shard of praline on the top. It’s unusual, well for me anyway because I don’t have any kind of sugar avoidance issues nor do I have an absolute need to eat pointedly healthy desserts. Dessert is dessert to me . I totally enjoy them, I think you can go over the top but just don’t make it every day. Well that’s what I think anyway. I would be very upset with out cake.
But this week quite a few of the people that I know ( and usually give desserts to) have told me they are detoxing!.( their words not mine). So, because I am a caring person and I just don’t want them to miss out on anything I took the opportunity to dig out this dessert I made months ago. I hope the fact there is no sugar in it doesn’t make you suspicious, because if I read a statement like that I would feel a little suspicious. Relax though, it is really the most chocolaty , almost mousse like little pot of guilt free dessert you could ask for. That is why I added some praline. Life needs balance.
There are two ways to make this dessert. One has more ingredients than the other, but both are pretty much a healthy dessert. You will be surprised how the ingredients work to make a very satisfying dessert. I love them, but I would also like to spread my chocolate onto a beautiful pastry base………..mmm. Ok, so I am not on any kind of detox, mentally or physically.
Vegan Chocolate Pudding, Gluten Free
Ingredients
Method
- Put the chocolate into a bowl and melt it in the microwave in 1/2 minute bursts, or over a double boiler. Set aside but dont let it get cool.
- Put the avocado into a food processor and purée till creamy.
- Open up the lid and add the vanilla and chocolate and 1 Tablespoon of maple syrup ( or honey). Purée till well combined. Taste and add more sweetener if you like.
- Spoon into 2 x cup sized containers or 3 smaller ones.
Notes
Make sure the chocolate is a really good quality ALTERNATE RECIPE!
300 gm avocados, de seeded and peeled (2 large)
250 ml Kara Coconut Cream (1 cup)
60 gm Dutch cocoa (3 Tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinamon
3 Tablespoons maple syrup.
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Put all of the ingredients, and only 1 Tablespoon of the maple syrup into a food processor and purée till smooth and creamy.
Taste and add extra sweetener if you like.
Divide into 2-4 small pots, depending on how big you want them to be.
Here’s another good idea. Sprinkle with crushed chocolate chip cookies or a bit of sea salt. Crushed roasted nuts or toasted muesli would also make this even more delicious.
Chocolate Pudding Vegan Guilt Free
Ingredients
Method
- Put all of the ingredients, and only 1 Tablespoon of the maple syrup into a food processor and purée till smooth and creamy.
- Taste and add extra sweetener if you like.
- Divide into 2-4 small pots, depending on how big you want them to be.
Notes
“I would be very upset without cake.” My thoughts exactly, Tania! Would love to try this soon.
I love a quick fix dessert and this one looks just perfect.
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I love making this especially since you can add whatever you like to it knowing that it’s guilt free to start with.
I ALLLWAAYYYS feel short on time. Somehow hours are actually only minutes look…and I’m not sure how that happens lol. I so love quick desserts like this…especially ones that are so chocolatey!
Both of these recipes sound great – especially as we received a big bag of avocados with this weeks fruit and vege order that I need to use!
After my super indulgent couple of weeks + my serious chocolate addiction… this was a good reminder of this great recipe. I love this chocolate pudding… wouldn’t even know it is ‘healthy’ 🙂
O0o0o I have had a craving for choccie mousse as of late, this recipe is being saved! Bec x #fff
I can never say no to a good looking chocolate pudding. Hope you’ll be able to put together your ebook at one point… sounds great!
Simply damn delicious sweet bites!!!!
chocolate and avocado is duo killer….
both puddings sound good thanks i’ll make one
Hello Herbie. I hope you do make one. Miss you !
I remember the first time I tried this. I was amazed by the texture and the chocolatey flavour! And who has the time for ebooks? If only!
Time? It passes in the blink of an eye. Love your pudding! xo
I saw Jamie Oliver make something similar the other day and actually, I was fascinated. You know what? Avocados are still readily available and pretty cheap! I might have to give this a go!
PS Funny how seeing YOU make this kinda validates for me and makes me want to try it….
I think I’d feel downright healthy if I ate this!
You are not alone in being too busy to get things done. 🙂
I know what you mean by running out of time! I never seem to get done what I have planned. I also don’t have any sugar avoidance issues so I’m very happy with the shard of praline. I love your presentation xx
I have to say hubby absolutely loathes avocado chocolate pots/mousse but I can eat it by the bucketful. Maybe a little coconut cream next time will bring him around!
Mmmm I could almost take this as something prescribed. Avo has good fats, good fats good for growing baby therefore I must eat dessert. Does that work?
I have made the chocolate pudding just with avocados in a class for Mexican cooks. Needless to say it was a huge hit. However, I haven’t tried it with coconut cream, which sounds just that one notch more divine!
Yes rhanks Victoria. it just seems amazing that such delicious things can be made with such simple ingredients
I am a huge fan of using avocado in desserts. Your chocolate pudding looks sinfully delicious and beautiful, Tania.
Thanks Angie. I bet your puddings are fanatstic
Both versions look mighty delicious ! And simple…definitely for me!
Thanks Diane!