Antioxidant-rich, made without refined sugar, and packed with nutrient-dense whole-food ingredients—yes, this is a chocolate dessert you and your kids can feel good about.
These vegan and gluten-free treats take just minutes to prep and are made with ingredients like raw cacao, avocado, dates, banana, nuts, and seeds.
Raw cacao is rich in antioxidant plant compounds called flavanols as well as minerals like magnesium and iron. Avocados add incredible creaminess along with fiber, potassium, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Dates provide natural sweetness, fiber, potassium, and other minerals without the need for refined sugar.
I also love adding chia, hemp, and ground flax seeds for an extra boost of fiber, plant-based protein, minerals, and healthy fats. Chia and flax are especially good plant sources of alpha-linolenic acid omega-3 fatty acids.
I make chocolate mousse and pudding in so many ways! Here are three of my favorites. Get creative with your toppings—berries, cacao nibs, coconut, seeds, or even beautiful edible organic rose petals.
Chocolate Dairy-Free Mousse
Prep Time: 10 minutes, plus chilling
Cook Time: 2 to 3 minutes
Total Time: About 3 hours, including chilling
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 3 cans coconut cream
- 14 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
- 3/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Toppings (Optional)
- Fresh berries
- Edible organic rose petals
- Chia seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Ground flaxseed
- Raw cacao nibs
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
Gently melt the coconut oil and cacao together in a small saucepan over low heat.
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Add the melted mixture, coconut milk, coconut cream, dates, cinnamon, cardamom, maple syrup, and vanilla to a high-speed blender.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Pour into a large bowl or individual serving dishes and refrigerate for a few hours until chilled and set.
Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Chocolate Avocado and Banana Pudding
Total Time: 5 minutes
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 ripe avocado
- 3 Medjool dates, pitted, or 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon almond butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk or nut milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
Additions and Toppings (Optional)
- Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Edible organic rose petals
- Chia seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Ground flaxseed
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
- Homemade granola
- Fresh fruit or berries
- Raw cacao nibs
Add the banana, avocado, dates or maple syrup, almond butter, nut milk, and cacao to a high-speed blender.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy, adding a splash more nut milk if needed.
Spoon into individual dishes, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy immediately or chill before serving.
Classic Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Total Time: 5 minutes
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened nut milk
- 4 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
Additions and Toppings (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chia seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Ground flaxseed
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
- Homemade granola
- Fresh fruit or berries
- Raw cacao nibs
- Edible organic rose petals
Add the avocado, nut milk, dates, and cacao powder to a high-speed blender.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and add maple syrup if you’d like additional sweetness.
Spoon into serving dishes and finish with your favorite toppings.
Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
