Creamy Dark Chocolate Avocado Pudding
A rich, velvety dark chocolate mousse made with fresh avocado and cocoa for a deeply satisfying, single-serving gluten-free treat.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lily + Lila
Lily created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
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Prep
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Store leftover pudding in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
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Instructions
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Cut 0.5 avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small food processor or high-speed blender container.
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Add 2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder
Add 2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tbsp of pure maple syrup, 2 tbsp of unsweetened almond milk, and 0.25 tsp of vanilla extract to the blender bowl.
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Blend on high speed for 1 to…
Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping once halfway through to scrape down the sides of the container with a spatula, until the texture is completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: the texture is completely smooth and creamy
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Transfer the pudding to a small dessert…
Transfer the pudding to a small dessert dish using a spatula.
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Sprinkle 1 tsp of mini dark chocolate…
Sprinkle 1 tsp of mini dark chocolate chips over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve immediately at room temperature
Serve immediately at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for a firmer mousse texture.
Allow: 30 minutes
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