My daughter is a budding chocoholic like my sweet husband, and nothing makes me happier than creating a healthy, nutrient dense treat for my girl. I use cacao on occasion in desserts. Due to this sparing use it's greeted with treasured delight. I used what I had on hand today, but you can throw just about anything in chocolate and it will taste...like chocolate! I made an allergy-friendly version of this pudding (coming soon) for my son who can't have chocolate, and I have to say it's mighty tasty. I actually prefer it over the chocolate, which causes my husband to seriously question my sanity. I'll tell ya, my husband and chocolate...get a room!
Ingredients:
-1 can full fat coconut milk (I prefer Native Forest, which has a BPA-free can or Natural Value, which is free of gums and preservatives).
-1/2 cup plain pumpkin puree
-3 tablespoons raw cacao (or more to taste)
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-2 tablespoons ground chia (I ground the seeds in a coffee grinder)
-3 to 4 tablespoons sweetener (I have used honey and maple syrup)
-1/2 ripe avocado (optional) for added nutrition
How To:
1. Combine all ingredients in blender, high speed or otherwise
2. Transfer to glass container and store in refrigerator
3. Pudding will thicken as it cools
Notes:
*Are chia seeds Paleo?
Check out these links for more chocolate + pumpkin recipes
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OMG - this would be great in a Gluten Free Pumpking Trifle!!!! use pumpkin bread, or pumpkin brownie, put a little pumpkin spice in the "cool whip" - So going to try this!!
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DeleteThis looks sooo good! What a fantastic dessert.
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Chocolate and Pumpkin together are AMAZING! I am a big fan of homemade pudding. This recipe is making me hungry!
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
ReplyDeleteThanks! This recipe is so good...I already made three batches this week! The avocado gives it such a wonderful, creamy texture. :-)
Hugs,
--Amber
Yum! I make a similar chocolate pudding using avocado as well-- so fast, so creamy and so good! I look forward to trying your version soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks Leslie! So awesome to hide all that nutrition in there...you honestly can't tell!
DeleteHave a great week.
--Amber
Hi Amber,
ReplyDeleteIf you put chocolate and pumpkin into a pudding for me that is a winner! I just love that combination. Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Hello There Miz. Helen,
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Looks like the chocolate/pumpkin combo is pretty popular!
Hugs,
--Amber