Easiest, Healthiest, Most Delicious Chocolate Pudding
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Whether you’re celebrating yourself or spoiling a loved one this Valentine’s Day, you are definitely in need of something sweet, chocolate and delicious. And, if you’re like me - you need it to be dairy free, grain free and made with the smallest amount of sugar possible. Thanks to Paleo Running Momma for this incredibly simple, delicious and healthy Chocolate Pudding. The only challenge is not eating it all in one sitting. Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups organic coconut cream from a can*
1/2 cup raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
6 Tbsp pure maple syrup 6-8 Tbsp depending on how sweet you want it
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
generous pinch fine grain sea salt
Instructions
In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together the coconut cream, cacao, and maple syrup (start with 6 Tbsp, or even less if you want a very dark chocolate pudding) until smooth. I used a small whisk to get everything nice and smooth.
The coconut cream will melt and the maple and cacao should combine well to create a smooth silky mixture. Continue to cook and stir over low/med heat for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture just begins to come to a boil with small bubbles.
Remove from heat at this point, and stir in the salt and vanilla. Taste, and add a bit more maple if you'd like a sweeter pudding. You can pour the mixture into individual containers/bowls to chill and set, or simply in one larger bowl only and divide later on.
Cover and refrigerate until set, or overnight for a thick creamy pudding. Makes about 4 servings. I love my pudding with a big dollop of coconut whipped cream on top! Enjoy!