Perfect puddin’

July 17, 2011 · 24 comments

I took my sweet time posting this recipe because I wanted it to be perfect.  I wasn’t looking for anything fancy. 

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My criteria were the following:

  • quick
  • low on sugar
  • no fake sugar
  • dessert worthy
  • chocolate
  • substantial

In other words, I wanted something that I could whip up with ease, that would satisfy my sweet tooth, without excess sugar.  However, I wanted it to be made of real ingredients so it would both hold me over and offer something nutritionally.

Perfect puddin’ (v, gf)

Ingredients:

  • 7 oz. soft tofu (1/2 block)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder

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Directions:

Pulse everything together in magic bullet/food processor/whatever. 

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Serve. 

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Voila!  Vegan chocolate pudding that could stand up to almost any other dessert. 

*Chilling the pudding in the fridge for a while before eating is definitely advised, but not necessary. 

Does anyone else associate Bill Cosby with chocolate pudding?  Just me?

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1 Yolie @ Practising Wellness July 17, 2011 at 4:19 am

That’s just you ;-) hehe! xyx
ps: looks yum :-)

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2 Gina July 17, 2011 at 5:26 am

Is it wrong to eat pudding fro breakfast? Can’t be…I’m off to make this right now!

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3 Gina July 17, 2011 at 5:27 am

It is wrong to post comments though before proofreading…oops “fro”=”for” :)

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4 Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga July 17, 2011 at 5:56 am

Elise it looks great! Smooth and perfect but I but the ‘fu makes it more ‘hearty’ so it doesnt feel like you’re eating air and actually are satisfied for awhile. YUM!

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5 Liz July 17, 2011 at 6:10 am

This looks soo good! and simple too!

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6 Lenna July 17, 2011 at 6:32 am

Sounds so good! Unfortunately the only ingredient I have here on hand is the cocoa powder :)

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7 Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats July 17, 2011 at 8:42 am

This sounds fabulous! I could totally use this to satisfy my sweet tooth! :)

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8 Anna @ Food Fitness and Frolicking July 17, 2011 at 10:16 am

OH my goodness, yummo. I don’t think I could wait for this to chill in the fridge before eating it though :)

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9 Robin July 17, 2011 at 11:14 am

Looks great! And I have all of the ingredients! Thanks!

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10 Melissa @ Vegan CacaoBee July 17, 2011 at 3:33 pm

Haha. Bill Cosby absolutely = chocolate pudding. Brings back memories… :)

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11 Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli July 17, 2011 at 5:22 pm

Haha! Bill Cosby will always be the pudding king in my book! This looks great! Gotta get some soft tofu and get on this!

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12 Stacy July 17, 2011 at 6:14 pm

Ever made chocolate pudding with avocado? My friend Signa shared this recipe and it yummy too. One ripe avocado, 3T cocoa powder, one ripe banana, 2T honey. Whip and blend it all together in a food processor or blender. I use my little cuisinart blender. Then I sprinkle walnuts on it. Perfect!

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13 Elise July 19, 2011 at 11:40 am

i LOVE it with avocado. a bit pricey though.

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14 linda sobel July 17, 2011 at 6:31 pm

hi,

will you please let me know the calorics for the pudding?

thanks

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15 Elise July 19, 2011 at 11:39 am

Calories 285.5

Total Fat 14.6 g

Saturated Fat 2.9 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 7.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat 3.4 g

Cholesterol 0.0 mg

Sodium 27.2 mg

Potassium 639.4 mg

Total Carbohydrate 30.4 g

Dietary Fiber 9.2 g

Sugars 13.8 g

Protein 20.3 g

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16 Elise July 19, 2011 at 11:39 am

thats my best guess

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17 Kaitlyn@TheTieDyeFiles July 17, 2011 at 7:36 pm

Mmmmm yum! I’ve made chocolate chia pudding, but the addition of maple syrup sounds awesome!

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18 melissa July 17, 2011 at 8:01 pm

yum! I’ve been meaning to grab cocoa powder forever now for smoothies… this might be the kick that I needed to go get some. :)

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19 Kelsey July 18, 2011 at 11:16 am

perfect indeed! this looks sooo good :)

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20 Ethel July 19, 2011 at 3:19 pm

LOVE.THIS.

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21 holly July 25, 2011 at 9:00 am

hahahahahahaha J-E-L-L-O! yes to bill cosby, and yes to this vegan pudding, although the tofu thing creeps me out (tofu has always creeped me out a bit).

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