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Home » Spreads » 3 Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Avocado Spread

3 Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Avocado Spread

Author: Karon Grieve Published : September 2013

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vegan chocolate avocado spread pin image
vegan chocolate avocado spread pin image

This deliciously rich and creamy chocolate spread is totally vegan and made using avocado as the base and a wee dash of chilli for heat too, yum!

vegan chocolate avocado spreat in metal pot with spoon

I’m off to the BBC studios in Glasgow today to talk about avocados and the Avozilla (giant avocados that are now in Tesco) on the Fred McAulay show at 10.50am. Here is the recipe on the BBC web site.

I have even written a post about beauty uses and other options for avocados here.

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • This is a grownup chocolate spread with the kick of chilli and it knocks spots off the usual hazelnut stuff!
  • Vegan!
  • This chocolate spread is acyually healthy with the goodness of all 3 ingredients, avocado, chocolate and chilli.
  • This is such a quick and easy spread to make, ready in just 10 minutes!
ingredients for chocolate avocado spread

Only 3 ingredients!

  • Dark chocolate – always go for something 70% cocoa solids or more, it’s purer and tastes better too
  • Avocado
  • chilli finely chopped
close up of toasts with vegan spread and chilli on top

Top Tips!

How to check if an avocado is ripe

Press the avocado gently and the flesh should give just a little, this means it is ripe and ready to eat.

Ripe avocados may be a darker colour than their unripe relatives but it is always best to go by the press-test above.

If the flesh gives too much then the avocado is over-ripe and will be brown and squishy inside.

  • making the chocolate spread

How to make chocolate avocado spread

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in a bowl over simmering water. This is often called a Bain Marie. Make sure that the base of the bowl does not actually touch the bubbling water below.

Can you use a microwave to melt chocolate?

Yes you can but to be honest I don’t like doing that as it can easily burn, I prefer this old fashioned method.

Peel the avocado and whizz up in food processor

Add finely chopped red chilli and the melted chocolate and whizz again

Spoon into a small jar or bowl (cover with cling film)

chocolate spread on toasts with coffee

How long will this spread keep

Your chocolate avocado spread will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge.

How to use your vegan chocolate spread

Spread on toast or crackers for a light snack.

Use this as a delilcious chocolate dip by adding just a little water or nut milk and giving it a good whisk.

This vegan spread makes a great filling for cakes and pastries too.

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Looking for more super easy spread recipes to try? Then check these out before you go;

Quick and easy vegan mixed nut pate

Make your own Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread)

How to make homemade sugar-free nut butter

Chocolate walnut and banana spread

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close up of toasts with vegan spread and chilli on top

3 ingredient vegan chocolate avocado spread

Karon Grieve
This 3 ingredient vegan chocolate spread is ready in just a few minutes and is super easy to make and tastes delicious too
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course preserves
Cuisine British
Servings 10 servings
Calories 124 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 100 g dark chocolate 70% cocoa solids or more
  • 2 avocados check they are ripe
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli very finely chopped
Metric – US Customary

Instructions
 

  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in a bowl over a pan of bubbling water but don’t let the bowl touch the water itself.
  • Peel the avocado and whizz up the flesh in a food processor.
  • Add the finely chopped chilli and pour in the melted chocolate.
  • Whizz to combine.
  • Spoon into a jar or bowl and chill in the fridge.

Notes

This chocolate avocado spread will keep for about 4 days in the fridge in a covered container.
Vegan

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
My Top Tips*Always read the full recipe first. *Assemble all your ingredients and everything you need before you start. *For baking check the size of tins I’m using as this makes a big difference to your cakes. * I use medium sized eggs unless otherwise stated. * I use extra virgin olive oil unless otherwise stated. * I use unsalted butter unless otherwise stated. * Check out My Preserving Kit!
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Filed Under: ALL RECIPES, Spreads, Vegetarian Recipes

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Comments

  1. Nan says

    September 3, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    Ewwww! I can’t even imagine what this would taste like! I’m sure it’s good but it’s way too early in the morning for me to even think about making it…I’ll wait until this afternoon and then give it some thought! How fun you got to be on TV again – you are such a diva!! I’m back from visiting the folks, trying to get everything in order around here – came home to a mess of a place, as usual! Chocolate and avocado…seriously so gross!! But you have piqued my curiosity so maybe, just maybe, I’ll give this one a go!

    Reply
    • Karon says

      September 3, 2013 at 5:34 pm

      You really have to try this one Nan I defy you to taste the avocado in it, just the creamiest choccie spread ever!
      K x

      Reply
  2. Ben says

    May 19, 2022 at 1:43 pm

    Why do you need chocolate though? Avocado is already like pure fat. Isnt cocoa powder + avocado+ sweetener just enough?

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      June 6, 2022 at 8:23 am

      Hi Ben
      This is how I do my recipe. Use cocoa powder if you want
      K

      Reply

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