Vegan Chocolate Protein Pudding

This easy Vegan Chocolate Pudding is sweet, creamy, and so delicious. Use a blender to make this protein pudding in just 5 minutes. Enjoy it alone or add whipped cream and berries for a fancy dessert.

This post and my trip to Iowa were sponsored by Best Food Facts and the United Soybean Board.

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• Why You'll Love This Vegan Chocolate Pudding Recipe
• Soybean Farming
• Is soy good for you?
• Key Ingredients
• How To Make Chocolate Protein Pudding
• BruCrew Tips
• Storage Recommendations
• FAQs
• More Ways to Enjoy Soy
• Recipe

When I'm craving chocolate or looking for a quick nutritious snack, I like to make this tofu pudding. This treat is easy to make in minutes and satisfies my raging sweet tooth.

Pudding has always been one of my favorite desserts, but I like to make my own to boost the nutrition.

So, in my quest to find and eat better snacks, I decided to make a delicious chocolate pudding that I could indulge in guilt-free.

This tofu pudding is delicious on its own. But if you want a fun, special dessert, add coconut whipped cream and berries to each cup.

Soybean Farming

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Iowa with Best Food Facts. There we met Dave Struthers and toured his farm. Dave shared that he bought the farm when he was 18, and he has been raising pigs, cattle, corn, and soybeans ever since.

As a consumer, I love visiting farms and gaining more knowledge about the farm-to-table process. Farmers love what they do, and it really shows when you talk to them. They want to leave their land better than when they started. Being able to do more with less helps to preserve their land for future generations.

For most farms to be sustainable, a full circle happens in the barns and fields. Most crop farmers also raise cows and pigs. They use the soybeans and corn to feed their animals.

Then they use the manure the animals produce as fertilizer for the crops. This circle is one way that farmers can do more with less.

Is soy good for you?

Soy always attracts questions and concerns, and over the years false information has been spread about this green legume. On day two of our tour, we met Charlotte Rommereim, a registered dietitian. She answered all our questions regarding soy and health.

Did you know that soy is an inexpensive and versatile source of protein, fiber, and calcium? Soybeans are one of the few plants that contain the 9 essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make on their own. This makes them a complete protein source.

Eating isoflavones that are found in soy may decrease the risk of breast cancer in women and may alleviate hot flashes and symptoms of menopause. For men, soy is processed in the body similar to whey supplementation and may help with gains in strength and lean tissue.

Soybean isoflavones are a type of estrogen. Isoflavones are NOT the same estrogen found in the human body, and our bodies do not always utilize them.

We enjoyed a delicious chocolate tofu pudding on our trip, so I couldn't wait to get home and make my own healthy version. Adding cocoa powder and melted chocolate chips to silken tofu gives the dessert a rich chocolate flavor that you will love.

Key Ingredients

All you need to make this creamy vegan dessert is 6 simple ingredients and a blender. Scroll down to the printable recipe card for the exact amounts.

• Silken Tofu: To make a creamy, silky, dairy-free pudding, buy soft tofu. You can find it in the refrigerated case in the produce aisle. You can also find shelf-stable tofu in the ethnic section of grocery stores.
• Maple Syrup: Sweetens the pudding. If you are not vegan, you can also use honey or another sweetener.
• Cocoa Powder: Increases the chocolate flavor and gives the tofu pudding a darker color.
• Vanilla Extract: Adds a rich flavor to the pudding.
• Sea Salt: Balances out the sweetness from the chocolate.
• Dark Chocolate Chips: For a vegan version, use sugar-free dark chocolate chips. To make this dairy-free and egg-free, look for allergen-free chocolate.

How To Make Chocolate Protein Pudding

This chocolate tofu pudding recipe literally takes minutes to make. All you need is a blender and the patience to let it chill in the refrigerator.

1. Prep the tofu. Remove the silken tofu from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before you want to make the pudding. Open the package and drain any excess liquid. You do not need to press this tofu before using it.
2. Melt the chocolate chips. Place the chocolate in a small pan over low heat. Stir until melted and creamy. Remove from the heat.
3. Make the pudding. Place the tofu, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Use a spatula to scrape the sides. Add the melted chocolate and pulse again until creamy and chocolatey.
4. Divide and refrigerate. Pour or spoon the tofu pudding into 5 small ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm and chilled.
5. Top and serve. Add your favorite toppings like 3 ingredient whipped cream, fresh berries, coconut flakes, nuts, or bananas.

Storage Recommendations

Store the covered pudding cups in the refrigerator. This is a great treat to make ahead of time because it keeps for 3-4 days.

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This post has been sponsored by Best Food Facts. I was compensated for my time to travel and to write this post. All opinions are 100% my own.