This Chocolate Tofu Pudding is a healthy alternative to other pudding recipes. Smooth and chocolatey, it uses some surprising ingredients to achieve an amazing taste and texture.
This Chocolate Tofu Pudding is the perfect snack. Smooth and creamy with a rich chocolate taste, it's a treat that you don't have to feel guilty about. The agave syrup used to sweeten this pudding replaces any refined sugar, and the addition of sweet potatoes and silken tofu mean that there are plenty of vitamins, minerals, and protein that you would never get from store bought chocolate pudding. And this recipe is flavored with cacao powder, which has lots of antioxidants and a rich, undiluted chocolate flavor.
Sweet potatoes have a really creamy texture when they are cooked, as well as - you guessed it! - sweetness. The silken tofu provides protein and vitamins along with the smoothness that makes pudding so tasty. This recipe may have some surprising ingredients, but you'll find that Chocolate Tofu Pudding is a delicious snack that's chock full of health benefits and is something you can be proud to eat and serve to your family. Let's look at what's in it.
Main Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes. Yes, you read it right. Baked sweet potatoes add sweetness and nice texture to the pudding, not to mention the added health benefits. Baked pumpkin or even baked apples can be used here as well.
- Tofu. You'll need silken tofu. I prefer buying non-GMO, organic tofu.
- Cacao Powder. Don't confuse it with the sweetened cocoa powder, which has sugar added.
- Agave Syrup. You can use honey, or another sweetener of your choice.
- Vanilla Extract. Optional.
- Cinnamon Powder. This ingredient complements the chocolate taste nicely.
- Salt.
How to make this Tofu Pudding
1. Bake the sweet potatoes. Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes at 400°F or until the potatoes easily yield to an inserted fork or knife. Cool completely.
2. Blend. Scoop the flesh out of the sweet potatoes and add it to a food processor, along with the rest of the ingredients. Process until very smooth.
3. Chill. Divide the Chocolate Tofu Pudding among 4 to 6 ramekins and chill for at least 30 minutes. If you like, garnish each one with crushed cookies, chocolate shavings, or cacao powder before serving.
Tips for the Best Chocolate Tofu Pudding
- Make sure the tofu is silken. There are many varieties of tofu available, but you don't want to use a firmer version because it will create a graininess in the pudding that doesn't taste very good. Stick with the silken tofu for the best smooth texture.
- Use cacao powder, not cocoa. It can be confusing because the names are so similar, but the ingredients are not. Cocoa powder is the sweetened version in stores that has additives and other things you don't want here. Cacao is just that - cacao. This is the one you should use.
- Sweeten the pudding to taste. While the agave syrup is added in the beginning of the processing, taste the pudding after it's been blended. If you think it needs a touch more sweetness, add more agave as you like. Then blend, chill, and serve.
How to Store it
To store this Chocolate Tofu Pudding, lay some plastic wrap over the top of the ramekins and place them in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh in there for up to 2-3 days. Unfortunately, this pudding does not freeze well, so you will need to only make as much as you can use in those 3 days.
Can you Make this Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can make this ahead of time. If you want to serve this as a dessert, simply make it earlier in the day or the day before and you can chill it until you are ready to serve. Then just garnish with some cookie crumbles, chocolate shavings, or cacao powder and it's all ready.
This Chocolate Tofu Pudding is sweet, smooth, and creamy, and the rich chocolate flavor is delicious. This recipe is a healthy alternative to other snacks and desserts, using protein-packed and vitamin-rich ingredients that will make you feel good eating it. Your friends and family will love the taste and texture of this sweet and tasty treat.
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Chocolate Tofu Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb. silken tofu
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 1/2 cup agave syrup
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract optional
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes at 400°F or until the potatoes easily yield to an inserted fork or knife. Cool completely.
- Scoop the flesh out of the sweet potatoes and add it to a food processor, along with the rest of the ingredients. Process until very smooth.
- Divide the Chocolate Tofu Pudding among 4 to 6 ramekins and chill for at least 30 minutes. If you like, garnish each one with crushed cookies, chocolate shavings, or cacao powder before serving.
Notes
TIPS FOR THE BEST CHOCOLATE TOFU PUDDING
- Make sure the tofu is silken. There are many varieties of tofu available, but you don't want to use a firmer version because it will create a graininess in the pudding that doesn't taste very good. Stick with the silken tofu for the best smooth texture.
- Use cacao powder, not cocoa. It can be confusing because the names are so similar, but the ingredients are not. Cocoa powder is the sweetened version in stores that has additives and other things you don't want here. Cacao is just that - cacao. This is the one you should use.
- Sweeten the pudding to taste. While the agave syrup is added in the beginning of the processing, taste the pudding after it's been blended. If you think it needs a touch more sweetness, add more agave as you like. Then blend, chill, and serve.
I used firm by mistake..needless to say, I see why silken must be used. I do not want to waste the batter, how can I turn these into cookies?
Hi Jennifer! I am sorry this happened to you. I am very bad when it comes to baking, so I can't advise here.