6 Recipes That Prove Avocado and Chocolate Are Perfect Together

POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Avocado and chocolate are amazing on their own, but imagine our surprise when we found that they somehow work together. Yes, you read that right — avocado mixed with chocolate. Given that avocado has a mild flavor, it takes on all the goodness of chocolate, but makes it even creamier. Besides tasting delicious and adding a boost of fiber, the addition of avocado also eliminates the need for dairy in classic dessert recipes.

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PMS Smoothie
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PMS Smoothie

This chocolate banana smoothie has everything you need to ease PMS symptoms — including the healthy fats of an avocado. The avocado is tasteless in the drink, but adds a rich creaminess.

Raw Chocolate Pudding
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Raw Chocolate Pudding

All you need is a blender to make this raw chocolate pudding. Filled with heart-healthy avocado and antioxidant-rich cacao, it's one of the healthiest desserts we've ever tasted.

Coconut Avocado Pudding
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Coconut Avocado Pudding

Coconut milk combines with avocado in this creamy, vegan chocolate pudding. Add a little decadence by topping it off with a vegan whipped coconut cream.

Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes With Avocado "Buttercream" Frosting
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Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes With Avocado "Buttercream" Frosting

No one will ever believe everything about these chocolate cupcakes is vegan — even the "buttercream" frosting. The fiber-filled frosting is a mix of avocado, cocoa powder, and maple syrup.

Paleo Mousse Brownies
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Paleo Mousse Brownies

These flourless mousse brownies prove that a good Paleo dessert does exist.

Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
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Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

This frosty chocolate avocado smoothie is so good, it might as well be a dessert. Filled with coconut, cocoa, dates, and avocado (duh!), it's rich and creamy — much like a chocolate milkshake!