carob pudding mousse
carob pudding mousse

Creamy Carob Mousse (a no-cook, dairy free pudding)

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Thick and creamy pudding that's rich, wholesome, and chocolate-like. This pudding has been a go-to recipe for years because it never fails to impress in little parfait glasses and is dairy free, paleo (aip), gluten free, and vegan. This recipe comes together in 5 minutes in the blender (no cooking required) with a few simple ingredients.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes
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Recipe Rundown

dairy free pudding parfaits with toasted coconut and fresh berries

Words like decadent, indulgent, and chocolate come to mind when tasting this dairy free pudding. With fruity and fudge-like notes, you’d never guess that you’re eating an avocado carob mousse with no chocolate.

Now, I’ve been known to share a few odd puddings around here (there was the famous bodybuilding peanut butter tofu pudding, ahem)…but this one? This one is loved by EVERYONE.

What I love about this recipe is that it looks every bit as good as it tastes and is a great way to use those ripe avocados because it only takes 5 minutes in a blender. It’s even got all the perks:

  • naturally sweetened with maple syrup
  • all the frees: dairy free, gluten free, soy free
  • diet friendly: Paleo, AIP, & Vegan

What is Carob?

Carob is a sweet and healthy alternative to chocolate. Carob powder resembles cocoa powder, is caffeine free and comes from the pods of a Mediterranean evergreen tree. While I’m absolutely crazy for the flavor of carob, it’s definitely unique and may not be for everyone (though I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t like it).

chocolatey carob pudding in a bowl

So how can a mousse be creamy, rich and dairy free? The secret ingredient is avocado.

Using avocado in dessert may sound bizarre, but it blends right in behind the dominant flavors of maple syrup, vanilla, and carob. You’ll definitely appreciate the mousse-like texture and rich flavor that you get from avocado. Best of all — there’s no cooking required!

How to Make No-Cook Pudding In the Blender

This is one of the easiest dessert recipes because it’s made entirely in the blender or immersion blender. It comes out thick and creamy and sets beautifully after a short refrigeration. Watch how to make and serve this pudding in this short demonstration video:

Serving the Dessert

I almost always pipe this dessert like frosting for a gourmet and mess-free presentation. Fresh berries, toasted coconut or chopped nuts add contrast to the creamy texture. I like these parfait glasses for serving and this piping bag with large star tip.

dairy free mousse with carob and avocado

Storage and Make Ahead Tips

This pudding stores well but only for 2 days. You can refrigerate it in the piping bag using a rubber band on the end to close it or covered in the parfait glasses using plastic cling wrap. You definitely want to keep the berries and coconut off the pudding until the last possible moment for the freshest, best texture.

Pro Tip: Only wash those berries (especially raspberries) right before enjoying. Water can make berries soggy – blueberries being the exception.

dairy free pudding: avocado, carob, toasted coconut and raspberries

Random and totally awesome side-note: Save the avocado seeds and skins for your bath. Avocado will leave your hair shiny and your skin soft and smooth for days!

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Creamy Carob Mousse

Thick and creamy pudding that's rich, wholesome, and chocolate-like. This pudding has been a go-to recipe for years because it never fails to impress in little parfait glasses and is dairy free, paleo (aip), gluten free, and vegan. This recipe comes together in 5 minutes in the blender (no cooking required) with a few simple ingredients.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: aip, avocado, carob, dairy free, gluten free, mousse, paleo, pudding, vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 parfaits
Calories: 271kcal
Author: Chef Sara Furcini

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/4 cup carob powder cocoa works too
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or coconut nectar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 tbsp refined coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut toasted, for garnish
  • berries or nuts for garnish

Instructions

  • Cut avocados in half and remove seeds. Use the peel as a handle to squeeze the avocado into a blender, food processor, or bowl (if using an immersion blender).
  • Add carob, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and oil and blend on high until extremely creamy. You may need to use a spatula to scrape the sides. Once the pudding is lump free and uniform in color, transfer to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days. It will firm up a bit because of the coconut oil.
  • To serve, pipe or spoon into parfait glasses and top with toasted coconut or nuts and fresh berries. Best served cold.

Video

Notes

How to Toast Coconut:

You can buy shredded, unsweetened coconut and toast it yourself in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir and watch closely to prevent burning. Within 2-3 minutes, the coconut will turn golden in color and release a nutty aroma. Remove promptly from the heat and store at room temperature for up to 1 week in a bag.

Sugar Free? No Problem.

If you are ditching sugar in your life, you can still enjoy this pudding. I love using whole dates (pits removed) as a sugar substitute. You can start with 8. Taste and adjust the sweetness from there.
Nutrition Info: I’ve calculated the nutrition information using the Under Armour App and have included the toasted coconut but not the optional berries or nuts garnish.
Recipe Adapted from The Natural Gourmet Institute, my friend and mentor: Chef Hideyo Yamada.

Nutrition

Serving: 1parfait with toasted coconut | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.33g | Protein: 1.17g | Fat: 15.83g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 5.83mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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Jennifer
Jennifer
3 years ago

This was the first dessert I tried after starting AIP. I used half the maple syrup cuz that’s all I had thinking I could add honey if needed. I didn’t. This is so good! Even my husband liked it! He didn’t believe it was on my diet :). Making it again tonight. Thank you so much!

Karen
Karen
1 year ago
Reply to  Jennifer

What is AIP?

Jennifer
Jennifer
3 years ago

This was delicious, but your nutrition facts are very misleading. For six servings, there are 200 calories. 9.9g fat, 24g carbs, 1g protein.

Lindsay
Lindsay
3 years ago

Will this work without the oil?

Jay Bunker
Jay Bunker
1 year ago

How many servings does this recipe provide?

Karen
Karen
1 year ago

I only got 3 small ramekins, just plenty for 3 people….I did not have carob powder, so made a double boiler effect by putting a bowl over a pot with an inch of water….added the oil, then the carob chips in place of powder….added the vanilla….and kept stirring until melted and smooth….then poured it all into the blender and voila!…..It was so delish!….Finally, a dessert my daughter who is allergic to all legumes, all tree nuts…..she has something she can eat and enjoy on special occasions………..thank you so much for the post <3

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