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Link copied!Chocolate Avocado Pudding (Low-Lectin )
by:
LivingLowLectin
June 7, 2026
This low-lectin Chocolate Avocado Pudding is a rich, creamy dessert made without the usual wheat, corn, soy, or bean-based thickeners found in many traditional puddings. Using ripe avocado, cocoa, coconut milk, and a natural sweetener, it creates a smooth chocolate treat that feels indulgent while staying simple and ingredient-conscious. It is a great example of how low-lectin eating can still feel satisfying, with avocado providing the silky texture and cocoa delivering that classic dessert flavor.
Chocolate Avocado Pudding (Low-Lectin )
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Minutes | 30 Minutes | 40 Minutes |
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream
- 2 to 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener, adjusted to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A small pinch of sea salt
- Optional additions:
- 1 tablespoon collagen peptides
- A dash of cinnamon
- A few drops of peppermint extract
Directions:
- Scoop the flesh of the avocados into a blender or food processor.
- Add cocoa powder, coconut milk, sweetener, vanilla, and sea salt.
- Blend until completely smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed to eliminate any green streaks.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa intensity.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to deepen.
- Serve topped with fresh berries, shaved dark chocolate, or a spoonful of coconut cream.
Notes:For the smoothest pudding, use ripe avocados that are soft. The sweetness can be adjusted depending on your preference and the bitterness of your cocoa powder, so start with less sweetener and add more as needed. A pinch of cinnamon adds warmth, peppermint extract gives it a cool chocolate-mint flavor, and collagen peptides can add extra protein without changing the taste much.
This pudding is more than just a clever swap. It is a reminder that low-lectin recipes can still feel satisfying, comforting, and enjoyable. For anyone trying to reduce common lectin-heavy ingredients while still keeping dessert on the table, this is a simple recipe that proves you do not have to give up the foods that make life feel sweet.