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Chocolate Avocado Pudding Dirt Cups

Chocolate Avocado Pudding Dirt Cups- A fun, toddler dessert 

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s rich, creamy, and secretly healthy, these Chocolate Avocado Pudding Dirt Cups are the perfect treat! Made with just a handful of ingredients, ripe avocados, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and your choice of milk. This pudding is smooth, chocolaty, and completely indulgent without any refined sugar. It’s one of those recipes that both kids and adults can love, and the best part? No one will ever guess it’s made with avocado!

These pudding cups make the perfect after-school snack, fun party dessert, or even a Halloween “dirt and worms” themed treat. You can top them with crushed cookies and a few gummy worms for a fun surprise, or serve them plain for a more classic chocolate pudding vibe. Either way, they’re an absolute hit every time! Make my homemade real fruit gummies for a fun addition!

Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Avocado Dirt Cups:

  • Naturally sweetened – No refined sugar, just maple syrup for a touch of pure sweetness.

  • Creamy and rich – Avocados make the pudding ultra-smooth without the need for dairy or eggs.

  • Kid-approved – The chocolate flavor totally masks the avocado taste, even picky eaters won’t know!

  • Fun to decorate – Crushed cookies and gummy worms make them exciting for kids to help assemble, making these a perfect party or Halloween treat for toddlers and kids!

  • Wholesome ingredients – Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants.

 

Nutritional Benefits:

  • Avocado: Provides healthy monounsaturated fats for heart and brain health.

  • Cocoa powder: Rich in antioxidants and mood-boosting compounds.

  • Maple syrup: A natural sweetener with trace minerals like zinc and manganese.

  • Milk (dairy or non-dairy): Adds creaminess and calcium.

This dessert isn’t just a treat, it’s a nutrient-dense snack that nourishes while satisfying a chocolate craving.

Substitutions:

  • Sweetener: Swap maple syrup, agave or honey.

  • Milk: Any milk works, regular, oat, almond, coconut, or soy. Coconut milk makes it extra rich!

  • Toppings: Try crushed graham crackers, granola, or chopped nuts instead of cookies.

 

What You Need:

Food Processor 

 

If you enjoyed this recipe, here are some more fun toddler treats:

Spinach Banana Muffins

Peanut Butter Banana Yogurt Cups

PB&J Freezer Bites

 

5 from 2 Reviews

Ingredients

Adjust Servings
2 avocadoes
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup non-dairy or dairy milk
2 graham crackers or chocolate graham crackers
a few gummy worms

Directions

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Scoop the avocado flesh into a blender or food processor. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Adjust to taste
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Spoon the pudding into cups or small jars and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors meld and gives it that thick, mousse-like texture.
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Before serving, sprinkle crushed cookies on top to look like “dirt.” Add a few gummy worms or even fresh berries for a fun and playful twist!
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Notes

Storage instructions- Store the pudding in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days. If making ahead, add toppings like cookies or gummy worms right before serving so they stay crisp. It also freezes well, just thaw in the fridge before enjoying for a thick, mousse-like consistency.

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