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Avocado Chocolate Fruit Dip

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Posted:6/21/21
Updated:1/16/23
avocado chocolate fruit dip with bananas blueberries and apples on tray
avocado chocolate fruit dip with bananas blueberries and apples on tray

This healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip is perfect for dipping fruit, cookies, crackers, pretzels and more. Made with avocados, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla and sea salt. Vegan and paleo recipe.

up close bowl of healthy chocolate dip with cut strawberries, blueberries and raspberry in chocolate, next to dip knife and pretzels on wood board

This post is sponsored in partnership with California Giant Berry Farms. All opinions expressed, as always, are my own. Thank you for your support as I partner with brands that help make Fit Mitten Kitchen possible!

This recipe originally published June 2017. The photos and post have been updated with more instructions – same delicious recipe!

A Healthy Chocolate Dip

If you’re looking for an amazing chocolate dip that is made with real ingredients, easy to throw together and something everyone will love (yes, even kiddos!) then you must make this chocolate fruit dip recipe!

It’s a sneaky way to include some healthy fats into a dessert (thank you, avocados), and pairing this dip with fruit means you’re getting in some additional fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

bowl of healthy chocolate fruit dip on wooden board next to carton of California Giant strawberries

Ideas for Serving

This chocolate fruit dip is the perfect anchor to build a beautiful dessert charcuterie board. Whether you’re serving for friends and family, or want to do something fun with kids!

Fruits

When you think of chocolate dipped fruit you automatically think of strawberries, so they are a must here. I love how the look of this board came out so here are the fruits for dipping we suggest:

  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Raspberries
  • Banana slices

Crackers + Cookies

Graham crackers, crunchy cookies and pretzels (salty + sweet!) work well here too.

side by side images of cartons of berries next to hand dipping strawberry into chocolate fruit dip on wooden board

Making Fruit Dip for a Party?

If serving to guests, you can prep the avocado chocolate dip the morning of, wash and dry berries, slice any fruit and build a board with cookies, graham crackers and pretzels, then tightly wrap and chill until ready to serve.

Healthy Chocolate Dip Ingredients

  • avocados – if you want to enjoy this fruit dip recipe sooner rather than later, make sure to grab ripe ones if you can. Or allow the avocados to ripen at room temperature.
  • maple syrup – the liquid sweetener here keeps this recipe vegan friendly.
  • cocoa powder  – make sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder, or sub cacao powder.
  • vanilla extract – helps add a little flavor.
  • pinch of salt – balances the sweetness.
  • non-dairy milk – if your dip is a little thick, you can add some non dairy milk to help achieve your desired consistency.
sea salt, cocoa powder, maple syrup, avocados and vanilla extract on gray board, with text labels

How to Make Chocolate Fruit Dip

It takes less than five minutes to throw together, which means it is the perfect healthy dessert to serve this summer with all of the fresh fruit!

So here’s the thing… literally ANYONE can make this recipe. It is so easy.

Everything gets put in the food processor – ripe avocados, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla and sea salt – and then the ingredients get processed until smooth.

If your dip looks a little thick, add some plant milk to the bowl and process again until smooth and creamy.

TIP: You may have to scrape down the sides of the bowl of the food processor a couple of times to make sure everything gets evenly combined.

Storing Fruit Dip

Because we’re using avocados in this recipe, you want to make sure you store any leftover fruit dip in an airtight container.

Be sure to enjoy leftover chocolate dip within 2-3 days.

charcuterie board of cookies, pretzels, graham crackers, banana slices, raspberries, blueberries and strawberries with healthy chocolate fruit dip

If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and review letting us know! We love hearing from you and it helps others learn more about the recipe too.

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Avocado Chocolate Fruit Dip

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5 from 8 reviews

This healthy Avocado Chocolate Fruit Dip is OUT OF THIS WORLD. Made with just five main ingredients: avocados, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla plus a little sea salt. Vegan, gluten free and paleo. So much better and healthier than store bought chocolate fruit dip. This is a great one for kids, too!

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Food Processor
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

Units Scale

Chocolate Dip

  • 2 large ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
  • 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup pure maple syrup*
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (cacao may be subbed)
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons plant milk, to thin as needed

Assorted Fruit

  • strawberries
  • blueberries
  • raspberries
  • sliced bananas

Crackers + Cookies

  • pretzels
  • graham crackers
  • crunchy cookies

Instructions

  1. In a small food processor bowl or blender cup add avocado, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and salt.
  2. Blend ingredients until smooth – you may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl or cup a couple of times with a spatula.
  3. If you’d like to thin out the fruit dip, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin to desired consistency. I used 2 tablespoons.
  4. Transfer Avocado Chocolate Dip to small serving bowl. Serve with assorted fruit plate, graham crackers, pretzels, crunchy cookies… Enjoy!

Notes

May need to adjust sweetness to liking. Feel free to add another tablespoon or so of maple syrup for your desired sweetness.

Servings based on about 1/4 cup of dip per serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8th
  • Calories: 131
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 26mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. Carla says

    4/1/2019 at 3:40 pm

    I don’t care for avocado, but I was curious to try because I have a friend who is vegan. The dip is absolutely delicious and decadent and would make again just for myself! I don’t use non-dairy milks, but happen to have Oat Milk in Dark Chocolate on hand (yum) and it worked out well. If it was just for me, I would use regular milk since you don’t need much.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      4/1/2019 at 7:55 pm

      Awesome Carla! So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and leave feedback!

      Reply
  2. Drew says

    4/14/2019 at 10:56 am

    Four of the best ingredients out there! Can’t go wrong with this recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Corrie says

    1/19/2020 at 9:18 pm

    Just tried this and it was delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Amber says

    1/26/2020 at 1:47 pm

    Excited to try this!! Its going to be the sweet treat for the Super Bowl. I live in the Mid West and it can be difficult to get good sized avocados right now…any idea what the weight of the avocado should be? Or how much the measurement is once scooped out?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      1/27/2020 at 12:30 pm

      If you can’t find large ones, I would probably use about 4 small-medium ones. I’m not entirely sure about how much you’ll get per avocado but total amount of dip will be around 2 cups.

      Reply
  5. Chloe says

    5/9/2020 at 7:58 pm

    Have you made this ahead and refrigerated it? Does it last over night okay?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      5/10/2020 at 9:04 am

      Yes it does! It actually lasts a few days or so if covered tightly and stored in fridge.

      Reply
  6. Teri says

    8/12/2020 at 2:08 pm

    Thank you for satisfying my sweet tooth, and helping me to keep “Grandmas house” a bit healthier for the grandkiddos as well!
    We used this yummy treat as a dip for strawberries and bananas!
    I also kept it around for my late night treat of frozen banana, cacao chips, raw coconut, organic peanut butter and your yummy chocolate sauce! It’s a faux ice cream treat that we just love in our home!
    I’m making this recipe again today
    Thank you!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      8/13/2020 at 4:21 pm

      Amazing! These kinds of comments are my favorite ☺️ love when you can introduce fun healthy treats to the kids 🙂

      Reply
  7. Rochelle says

    4/29/2021 at 7:20 pm

    So I’ve made this a few times and it’s amazing! I’m on a pretty limited diet and your site has been a lifesaver! I actually put a small amount of this in the freezer last night and it’s like a pudding pop!! Ummm… Game changer!! All the possibilities and deliciousness after a long trail run 😉

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      6/26/2022 at 8:24 pm

      Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing here!

      Reply
  8. Michele says

    6/26/2022 at 5:11 pm

    I have made this several times…..so quick, easy and delicious…. I have used it in a crepe wrap with fresh strawberries…

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      6/26/2022 at 8:23 pm

      Thank you for sharing your feedback and review! Happy to hear you’re enjoying it 🙂

      Reply
  9. Carol Bowen says

    11/3/2022 at 8:28 pm

    Like others have said, this is truly AMAZING! You’d never guess it was avocados (which I love). Perfect, thanks so much!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      11/3/2022 at 8:40 pm

      Thank you for your kind comment and review!

      Reply
  10. Abby says

    11/26/2022 at 10:19 am

    I was a skeptic but I decided to give it a try since my nephews and my son recently started on a dairy free diet. Wow. This is AMAZING! My four year old said I should make it for lunch and snack every day. I halved the recipe and it turned out great! This recipe is a keeper for sure. I used water in place of plant based milk since I didn’t have any on hand.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      12/21/2022 at 5:13 pm

      Thank you for sharing, Abby!

      Reply
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