We’ve been pudding fans since forever and chocolate is our absolute favorite (obviously). But any time we can make a dessert healthier without compromising flavor, we’re in! With more than 10 grams of protein per serving, this naturally-sweetened, 6 ingredient, 1 blender protein pudding is a winner. Plus, we created two versions: one with cashews and one with black beans! Let’s do this! There are lots of reasons to love this pudding, but one of them is its simplicity. It starts with soaking then draining the cashews, or rinsing and draining black beans (yes, beans in dessert again!). Next, the black beans (or cashews) are blended with nut milk, cocoa or cacao powder, sweetener, and sea salt until smooth and creamy. Then the pudding goes in the refrigerator to chill. Once chilled, the texture is more like chocolate mousse (!!) than pudding. Swoon!
How to Make Nut-Free Vegan Pudding
We wanted to make sure those who are nut-free could join in the vegan pudding fun, too, so we made a version with black beans instead of cashews. And we can easily say both are delicious and undetectably healthier than standard pudding options. Though it maintains a tiny bit of graininess in texture compared to the cashew version, the black bean pudding is lower in fat and higher in protein. And it’s secretly our favorite…shhhh! We hope you enjoy this healthier dessert as much as we do! It’s: Naturally sweetRichChocolatySimpleHealthier than your average pudding& SO Delicious Into pudding? Check out our 5-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Pudding and Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Pudding! If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
