PCRM's Chocolate Pudding

🌿 Recipe Description

This Whole-Food Plant-Based Silken Tofu Chocolate Pudding is a luxurious yet wholesome treat that satisfies your chocolate cravings without dairy, refined sugar, or added oils.Made with silken tofu, cocoa powder, and pure maple syrup, it’s silky smooth, protein-rich, and packed with antioxidants.

Each spoonful offers the deep, velvety taste of classic chocolate mousse — but with a fraction of the calories and none of the heaviness.Perfect as a quick dessert, healthy snack, or elegant make-ahead treat for guests.

Whether you’re new to plant-based eating or a lifelong vegan, this recipe reminds you that healthy can still be indulgent.

💚 Highlights

• Whole-food, plant-based, and oil-free

• Naturally sweetened

• Dairy-free and egg-free

• Quick to make (under 10 minutes)

• Excellent source of plant protein and iron

🍫 Serving Ideas

• Top with fresh berries and a dusting of cacao nibs

• Layer with sliced bananas and crushed walnuts for a parfait

• Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped aquafaba or coconut cream

• Sprinkle with cinnamon or espresso powder for a gourmet twist

🕰️ Make It a Mindful Moment

When preparing this dessert, slow down. Smell the cocoa, feel the silkiness of the tofu, and notice how simple, whole ingredients can create something decadent. Eating this pudding can be a small act of mindful joy — a reminder that wellness is not deprivation, it’s nourishment.

Makes 4 Servings

• 1 lb (454 g) soft silken tofu

• 1/2 c fresh raspberries

• 2 tbsp (11 g) cocoa powder

• 1/3 to 1/2 c (80 to 120 mL) maple syrup, (to taste)

• 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla or raspberry extract

Place all ingredients in a blender and process until completely smooth. Spoon into small bowls and chill well before serving.