High Protein Vegan Chocolate Pudding
High protein vegan chocolate pudding is a super easy reinvention of a childhood classic! Made without cooking, it is also oil-free, grain-free, gluten-free, and only 175 calories per serving.
Servings: 4 1-cup servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces extra firm tofu
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 6 tablespoons coconut sugar (see notes for options)
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee or espresso powder (see notes for options)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of fine salt
- Optional toppings: fresh berries or fruit, whipped coconut cream, granola, chopped toasted nuts or seeds
Instructions
- Drain any liquid from the tofu; discard the liquid. Crumble the tofu into a blender (preferably high speed, but regular will work, too).
- Add the remaining ingredients to the blender EXCEPT any of the optional toppings. Blend on high speed until completely smooth (stop and scrape down the sides of the blender several times).
- Spoon the pudding into 4 glass jars, ramekins, bowls, or vessels of your choice. Press a small piece of parchment paper, wax paper or plastic wrap onto the surface of each.
- Refrigerate the pudding until cold (it will firm more as it chills).
- Serve plain or with any of the suggested toppings.
Notes
Coffee powder options: Coffee enhances the flavor of chocolate, but you can leave it out. If you wish to add coffee flavor, but do not have instant powder, swap strong hot coffee for the boiling water.
Coconut Sugar Options: An equal amount of brown sugar or organic can e sugar can be used in place of the coconut sugar. You can also use maple syrup, nectar or brown rice syrup but you will need to reduce the boiling water to 3 tablespoons.
Storage: Store the covered puddings in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (1 cup) | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg