Chocolate Avocado Pudding - easy to make on the trail

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup provides a similar sweetness with a lower glycemic index.

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Soy milk is often less expensive and has a similar creaminess.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cacao nibs are healthier but semi-sweet chocolate is more affordable.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is typically less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Cut avocados in half and remove the pit.

Scoop the flesh into a food processor.

Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond milk, and sea salt to the processor.

Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.

Add melted chocolate mixture to the avocado mixture and blend until fully incorporated.

Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more maple syrup.

Transfer pudding to serving dishes or bowls.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Garnish with cacao nibs or fresh fruit if desired.

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