Description

Deliciously creamy and naturally sweetened avocado chocolate pudding popsicles made with cherries, honey, decaf coffee, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate. This refreshing treat is easy to blend and perfect for a healthy dessert or snack, offering a smooth texture that can also be served as a chilled pudding.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruits

6 ounces pitted cherries (thawed if frozen)
2 medium-sized avocados (pitted and peeled)

Sweeteners and Flavorings

1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Liquids

1/2 cup total strong brewed decaf coffee (with a splash or more of heavy cream, plus more if necessary to blend)

Chocolate

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-processed)
2 ounces dark chocolate (melted)

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a blender, place the cherries, avocados, honey, cream, coffee, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and melted dark chocolate.
Blend Initially: Cover and blend for about 1 minute or until the mixture begins to move smoothly through the blender, breaking down all ingredients.
Adjust Consistency: Stop blending, scrape down the sides of the blender, and add a bit more heavy cream by the teaspoonful as necessary to keep the mixture moving smoothly without being too thick.
Final Blend: Blend on high speed until the mixture is as smooth and uniform as possible; expect a thick but soft texture.
Fill Popsicle Molds: Divide the blended mixture evenly among 6 to 8 popsicle molds depending on mold size.
Set Popsicle Sticks: Shake molds back and forth to level the mixture, then place popsicle sticks into each mold appropriately.
Freeze Popsicles: Place molds on a rimmed baking sheet for stability and freeze until firm, at least 6 hours.
Serve or Store Popsicles: Unmold popsicles and serve immediately; leftover popsicles should be wrapped individually with freezer-safe wrap and returned to the freezer.
Alternate Serving as Pudding: Instead of freezing, divide the mixture among 6 small containers with lids and refrigerate until chilled to your liking. The pudding will thicken slightly when chilled but is also thick right after blending.

Notes

Use decaf coffee to keep the recipe caffeine-free if preferred.
Adjust the amount of heavy cream to achieve desired consistency for blending and texture.
Sweetness can be modified by adding more or less honey according to taste.
The pudding can be served immediately after blending or chilled; it thickens further when refrigerated.
If using frozen cherries, thaw them fully before blending for smooth texture.
Ensure popsicle molds are on a rimmed tray to avoid spills in the freezer.
Dark chocolate melting can be done gently in a microwave or double boiler to avoid burning.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Keywords: avocado chocolate pudding, popsicles, healthy dessert, cherry avocado pudding, no-bake pudding pops, gluten free dessert, dairy optional pudding, vegan substitute possible