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Normally I post game meat recipes (because duh, this is a hunting blog). But sometimes you just need a smooth, sweet, chocolatey finale to round out yummy meals like antelope kebabs and teriyaki tenderloin—so today I’m sharing a recipe for healthy chocolate pudding. Don’t let the “healthy” part throw you off, though; it’s actually quite delicious!
Confession: I’m a bit of a “crunchy” mama. Not 100%, but I do find that giving my family healthier meals/snacks/desserts (at least most of the time) makes a big difference in hyperactivity and mood swing prevention.
This healthy chocolate pudding was a win with both my kiddos and their parents (I could totally eat it all in one sitting… but then again, I am a self-professed chocohalic). I love that it’s super easy (my Vitamix whips it up in two minutes flat) and it’s also super wholesome. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Healthy Chocolate Pudding (Dairy-free, Kid-friendly)
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
- 1 ripe avocado, seeded and halved
- 2 dates (medjool dates work well)
- 1/4 cup raw cacao (regular cocoa powder can also be used)
- 1/3 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (no need to melt)
- 2 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup (may also do 1 Tbsp. honey + 5 drops Stevia extract)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Dash of sea salt
Instructions
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Throw all ingredients in Vitamix or high-speed blender. Start on lowest setting and gradually increase speed to high. Blend for two minutes or until silky smooth. Add a little more almond or coconut milk if necessary.
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Chill for at least one hour and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired.
Recipe Notes
Pro mom tips:
-Make it while the kids are sleeping or out of the house so they won't keep asking if it's ready yet while it chills.
-Because the dates and nuts supply a good amount of fiber, I've found that this pudding has helped my kiddos stay "regular".
-It will stay fresh for up to two days in the fridge (if it lasts that long).
I use Navitas cacao powder, which is less processed than regular cocoa powder. Navitas has a really good, robust chocolate flavor, along with the added benefit of live enzymes since it’s raw.
