Simple Chocolate Pudding | Vegan
The next experiment in my quest for Agar agar knowledge was “Simple Chocolate Pudding.” Actually it didn’t end up being that simple! Sometimes I make something up and the first try is pretty good; it just needs minor tweaking. For some reason I had several straight-up fails with this pudding, my daughter complained it was bitter and lumpy everytime. Though I actually like the dark chocolate taste, I wanted it to be something for the kids (and my husband who also loves sweets).
I tried using coconut sugar, maple syrup, apple sauce and dates. The final product received rave reviews from my critics; a rich, thick and creamy chocolate pudding; the perfect addition to their school lunch.
Once again I used 125ml jars for setting the pudding. I also found these cute Valentines Day Circle Labels, printed them out and glued them to the snap lids.
This recipe is Dairy Free/Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, and Refined Sugar Free.
- 1 can of Coconut Milk
- ⅓ cup dairy free milk (almond milk, Hemp milk etc.)
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup
- 3 Majooled Dates + boiling water for soaking
- ¼ tsp ground vanilla bean
- 2tbsp dairy free cocoa
- 2tsp Agar agar FLAKES
- Pit the 3 dates and place them in a mug or bowl. Cover with boiling water and allow it to soften for a few minutes. Place in blender or magic bullet and blend until mostly smooth. Use a little date water if needed (I imagine a Vitamix would not need the help!). Add the ⅓ cup of dairy free milk and continue to blend smooth and place in a medium sauce pan.
- Combine all ingredients in the sauce pan. Use a fine strainer for the cocoa to prevent lumps.
- Heat on medium/high heat until bubbly, set the timer for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Pour the hot mixture through a fine strainer again to remove any lumps before pouring into the 125ml jars. (I had issues with the pudding being lumpy if I didn’t strain it)
- Place in the fridge to set.
- Remove Pudding *Skin* before eating…or sending to school!
- Makes 6-125ml jars.
Thanks so much for linking this recipe to Allergy-Free Wednesdays. It looks sooo yummy!
I have made them today & they turben out excellent!
i also love to work with agar-agar!
Yummy!
YAY! glad to hear Sophie! Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback