Chocolate Banana Pudding

Any thought of chocolate pudding often sounds taboo due to the high sugar count and empty calories. However, this chocolate banana pudding recipe will be a treat you won’t have to feel guilty about. It’s also so simple to make that most of the ingredients are likely already in your pantry.

While most commercial puddings are made of artificial ingredients and chemicals, this chocolate banana pudding is made with just a few wholesome ingredients. Made without any processed sugars or eggs to thicken, this pudding is creamy, sweet and rich in Chocolate flavor.

Want a real treat? Freeze this pudding for a few hours for a delicious, creamy Dessert! Use a macro calculator and base meal sizes around your goals.

Chocolate Banana Pudding Recipe

Serves 2

Pudding Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch sea salt
• ½ banana (topping)
• 2 tablespoons walnuts, crushed (topping)

Whipped Cream Ingredients:

• 1 can coconut cream (chilled overnight)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Add all of the pudding ingredients except for the toppings into a high speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour pudding into a bowl and chill for a few hours or overnight to thicken.
2. To make the whipped cream, scoop out the coconut cream and leave the water inside the can (reserve it for another use). Whip the cream together with maple syrup and vanilla until light and fluffy.
3. To serve, divide the pudding amongst two glasses. Top with coconut whipped cream, banana slices and crushed walnuts.