How much can you fall in love with a food? Because I’ve fallen into a deep dark love affair with this chocolate avocado pudding pie.
I know, I know. Sounds weird, right? But at this point I feel like you all know me well enough that if I put a peculiar ingredient in something and tell you it’s amazing, you know I’m speaking the truth. The proof? Black bean avocado brownies. Chickpea chocolate chip cookies. Chickpea blondies. Black bean truffles. Lentil blondies.
All of those recipes sound strange, but I promise that they’re tasty AF. (If you don’t know what that stands for, don’t ask.)
Now about this sensational, creamy, rich chocolate pie…
Can you believe the star ingredient in this recipe just so happens to be avocados?! Bright, green and potassium-rich avocados. Things are getting more interesting by the paragraph.
Let me explain: When you blend avocados together they become the perfect creamy and thick consistency, similar to a thick pudding. Add in a little cocoa powder and sweetener and you’ve got yourself an amazing vegan chocolate pudding!
When I created this recipe, I knew I wanted the crust to be healthy, simple and no bake. That’s where the salted almond date crust comes in! All you have to do is process pitted dates, Blue Diamond Oven Roasted Sea Salt Almonds and extra sea salt to get the most addicting pie crust ever.
I had to walk away from the crust because my fingers kept shoving little pieces of the edges into my mouth.
As the 4th of July approaches, I think this would be the perfect no bake dessert. It only takes about 30 minutes to make and just needs to be chilled in the fridge for a few hours. I recommend topping it with whipped cream (coconut if you like) and fresh berries.
If you make this, be sure to tag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram or leave a comment below letting me know how much you like it!
More vegan desserts to try:
Flourless Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies {vegan, gluten-free & healthy}
Homemade Healthy Peanut Butter Cups! (low carb, vegan, gluten free)
Vegan Dark Chocolate Tofu Cheesecake with Peanut Butter Pretzel Crust
Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread (Nut Free + Vegan + Gluten Free!)
Feel Good Vegan Cherry Cheesecake Bars
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Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding Pie with Salted Almond Date Crust
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 8 large Medjool dates, pitted (about 1 cup pitted dates)
- 1 cup Blue Diamond Sea Salt Oven Roasted Almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- For the pie filling:
- 3 large ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 3/4 cup 100% pure maple syrup (I would not recommend honey)
- 1/2 cup high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Divine cocoa powder)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For topping: fresh berries, coconut whipped cream
Instructions
- Place pitted dates and almonds in the bowl of a food processor. Process until almonds, dates and salt until they form a giant thick paste (about 2 minutes). You'll notice bits of almonds in there but they shouldn't be large or chunky. If it's too wet or dry, feel free to add more dates or almonds.
- Press into a 9 inch pie pan working your way up the sides. I like to use a measuring cup to help me press the crust against the sides. Set in the freezer to chill and solidify while you make the filling.
- Rinse out your food processor to remove any dates or almonds. Next add in pitted and peeled avocados, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if necessary. If you're getting an avocado flavor, it's mostly because your avocados were too ripe. I would recommend adding in a tablespoon or two of nut butter at this point.
- Pour into crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Pie is best when enjoyed within 24 hours.
- To serve: Top with coconut whipped cream (or regular whipped cream), berries and chocolate shavings if desired. Serves 9.
Nutrition
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This pie is amazing and always a hit. I modified with 6 dates instead of 8, and used a mix of raw almonds and walnuts for crust (just adding a little more salt) and it was still amazing. I also added a tsp of lemon juice to the filling because I felt it needed a hint of sour. Not enough to make a lemon flavor detectable.
Perfect! Glad you love this one!
How long does this last once made?
It should last about 3-4 days in the fridge!
I’ve tried a lot of different recipes for the avocado chocolate pie. This one is the best!
Thank you so much, glad you are loving this recipe 🙂
Amazing! I doubled the recipe for a vegan potluck and got rave reviews! I also gave some to my 16 yr old son who would not touch an avocado and didn’t tell him, and he said it was good. Super rich, super chocolately, and I added a small amount of orange extract as well to the whipped cream and the citrus really balanced the richness!
Amazing! So happy to hear that!
Can I use cacao for this recipe? If so, please tell me ratios or modifications of necessary. Thank you.
Yes feel free to use the same amount as the cocoa powder!
I can’t get my filling smooth and creamy. It’s always a little chunky. Sometimes more and sometimes less. What am I doing wrong?
Are your avocados pretty ripe? If not, maybe allow them to get a bit more ripe before blending.
Hi,
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I made it last night for the the first time and it was DE-LISH-US! (Yes, I still have pie left. LOL!)
Namaste and a deep bow!
Hi! Amazing! So glad you loved it 🙂
This is amazing!! So creamy!! I have been eating it for 4 days now and it still tastes so good!! Just finished my last piece and I am sad. lol! Topped it with coconut whip from So Delicious.
Amazing! Glad you’ve been loving it!
This pie is amazing! My youngest daughter made it and we had our son try it. He loved it and I found him looking in the frig later that night wanting more:) I had to tell him we ate it ALL! The only change she made was using a gluten free pie crust we already had in the freezer. Hopefully next time we can try the homemade crust too.
Can I use regular sugar?
Sure, go for it! 🙂
MONIQUE has got it going ON! NAILED it with this recipe AGAIN! I tasted one bite and knew I was in trouble! I can’t even explain how delicious this is!!!!
Has anyone tried reducing the maple syrup or the dates? Trying to reduce glycemic load and wondering what everyone’s experience is!
Amazing!!
Glad you love it!
What would be a good substitute for the Maple Syrup? I absolutely cannot stand the taste of Maple syrup except about every 5 years.
Try using agave!
Oh gosh, no, not agave! It’s the worst “alternative” sweetener out there!! You could use Blackstrap Molasses, Brown Rice Syrup, liquid stevuia or make a watered down date paste. Agave is HIGHLY processed and one I never use.
This is delicious! The second time I used coconut syrup and a half half portion of cocoa/carob to lesson the caffeine element. Worked a treat. And also mixed roasted cashews/almonds 🙂
Amazing! Glad those swaps worked out for you 🙂
This looks amazing! Will this freeze well?
I would not recommend freezing!
It froze very well. We left it out of the freezer for 20 minutes before slicing and eating, and it was like eating an ice cream pie! I made it again without the crust, just to freeze the filling and it’s our favorite healthy ice cream now. We have 9 avocado trees, and I cn hardly wait for the season to start again.
Perfect. Also very jealous of your 9 avocado trees – that’s amazing!
Another excellent recipe! This was so easy to put together, and everyone loved it (vegans and non-vegans alike)! Thank you!
So great to hear! Love bringing vegans and non-vegans together 🙂
I’m so excited to try this❤
I’m so excited to try this❤
Let me know how you like it! <3
OH MY WOW! THIS WAS SO TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!! I DON’T MEAN TO SHOUT, BUT THIS IS ONE HAPPY GIRL!!!!!
I did substitute though the almonds with pecans, because pecans are me FAV!
Thank you for such a wonderful recipe! I might just join in at our church pie auction on Sunday and bring this yummy goodness of love!
Absolutely divine
Using avocado makes it so creamy
The whole family loved it
Also love that it’s healthy don’t feel so guilty indulging
I have also added a choc topping made with cocoa , coconut oil, agave nectar
So it makes three layers
So I’ve made an avocado tart and chocolate avocado ice cream lately, this clearly has to be the next avo dessert on the list. Dreamy!!
I’d love to get pied in the face with this.
I love avocados so so much! This looks like a perfect treat for the 4th!
I have to keep a lookout for some good avocados at my store to try this pudding pie. Looks so creamy and tempting!
This looks wonderful, Monique! I’ve never tried avocado in a sweet application, but it’s absolutely on my to-do list.
I absolutely love making chocolate avocado pudding as a healthy after-dinner sweet treat! Chocolate pudding pies were a classic at my grandmother’s (I have a healthy version on my blog using silken tofu!) so you know I’m all about this pie!
Monique – this looks amazing!! I love avocados in just about any form, but especially if dessert is involved 😉
I totally need to try out this chocolate avocado trend!! This pie sounds amazing!
avocados are seriously the most perfect food because they can used in savory and sweet recipes alike! i LOVE chocolate avocado pudding, and this pie is making me swoon! I want ALL of it!