The combo of the chocolate pudding and pumpkin adds body and richness with a simple push of a button and twirling a rubber spatula. This is a perfect snack for those cold winter days and you want to crawl up with a bowl of ice cream. Enjoy! Serves 2.
Ingredients
1 (15oz.) can pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
¼ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
½ cup chocolate protein powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
Optional: 2-3 packets of stevia
Preparation
- In a blender or food processor, process the pumpkin, cocoa powder, protein powder, vanilla and cinnamon until well blended and smooth, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides of the processor bowl or blender pitcher with a spatula.
- Add half of the almond milk to the blender or processor; process until smooth, then scrape down sides,
- Add remaining milk; process until smooth.
- Taste the pudding and add additional sweetener, if desired.
- Scrape into a covered container or into individual jars.
- Cover and chill at least 2 hours for it to thicken and for the flavors to blend.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 183
Protein: 14.5 grams
Fats: 2.1 grams
Carbs: 18.5 grams
Sugar: 8 grams