Easy Vegan Chocolate Pudding

5 from 2 votes

This decadent vegan chocolate pudding is gluten-free, super high in fiber, rich in antioxidants loaded with healthy fats, and tastes absolutely delicious!

Prep Time5

Chill time30

Total Time5

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Mediterranean, MIND Diet, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: healthy chocolate pudding

Servings: serving

Calories: 541kcal

Author: EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Ingredients

1/2 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
1/4 cup raw walnuts
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon raw cacao nibs plus extra for garnish
2 Medjool dates pitted
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender, and blend on high speed for ~ 1 minute. Scrape blender walls 1/2 way through, or until mixture is smooth and thick.
Scoop pudding into 1 small bowl and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes or more before serving.
Optional: Top with extra cacao nibs, vegan chocolate chips, dark chocolate shavings, peanut butter, or a dollop or non-dairy whipped cream.

Notes

Ingredient Swaps & Optional Ingredients

Swap maple syrup with coconut sugar, maple sugar, or brown rice syrup.
Use any variety of dairy-free milk (i.e. soy milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, oat milk, unsweetened almond milk)
Optional: Add cacao nibs, dairy-free chocolate chips, extra cocoa powder, peanut butter, chocolate shavings, or a dollop of vegan whipped cream.

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