Monday, January 16, 2012

Paleo Chocolate Pumpkin Coconut Pudding

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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15 comments:

  1. 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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    1. You're making me drool all over my keyboard!!!

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  • Thanks for linking your great post to FAT TUESDAY. This was very interesting! Hope to see you next week!

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  • Chocolate and Pumpkin together are AMAZING! I am a big fan of homemade pudding. This recipe is making me hungry!

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  • Hi Laura,

    Thanks! This recipe is so good...I already made three batches this week! The avocado gives it such a wonderful, creamy texture. :-)

    Hugs,
    --Amber

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  • Leslie @ Real Food FreaksJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    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!

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    1. Thanks Leslie! So awesome to hide all that nutrition in there...you honestly can't tell!

      Have a great week.

      --Amber

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  • Hi Amber,
    If 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.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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    1. Hello There Miz. Helen,

      Thank you for hosting!
      Looks like the chocolate/pumpkin combo is pretty popular!

      Hugs,
      --Amber

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