Silky Chocolate Pudding
Creamy and protein-rich
If you’re looking for new ways to use tofu and are craving a sweet but healthy dessert, this recipe is for perfect. Silken tofu paired with dates, chocolate and maple syrup are blended up for the ultimate protein-packed pudding.
This recipe is:
- Decadent
- Creamy
- Protein-rich
If you love this pudding, try our Cranberry Lemon and Yogurt Muffins next.
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Silky chocolate pudding
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 1 block silken lite firm tofu (349g)* or soft dessert regular tofu
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5-6 dates soaked for several hours
- 1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup or to taste
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soak dates in water for a few hours, then drain.
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Place into dishes and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.
Notes
*Note: You can use either kind of tofu, but the silken variety will give you an extra creamy texture.
Recipe Cost Breakdown
Ingredients | Quantity | Measure | Cost |
Silken Lite Firm Tofu | 1 | Block | 2.97 |
Unswt. Cocoa powder | ¼ | Cup | 0.58 |
Dates | 6 | Each | 0.42 |
Maple Syrup | 2 | Tbsp | 0.50 |
Vanilla extract | 1 | Tsp | 0.14 |
Total | 4.61 | ||
Cost per serving | 6 | 1.15 |
Nutrition
Calories: 158.73kcalCarbohydrates: 31.59gProtein: 5.71gFat: 3.11gSaturated Fat: 0.73gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.38gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.69gSodium: 6.37mgPotassium: 512.58mgFiber: 3.7gSugar: 24.29gVitamin A: 13.41IUCalcium: 57.35mgIron: 1.83mg
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