A simple vegan and gluten free chocolate pudding dessert made with sweet potatoes.
In this house we like "healthy" desserts, room for error, and simplicity. We're a little chaotic in the kitchen, and usually skip measuring ingredients, there is something nice about being a little scrappy in the kitchen. So recipes like these where we can have a tasty sweet treat without all the complicated baking ingredients, methods and measurements are right up our alley.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Made with simple whole foods
- No baking involved
- Vegan and gluten free
Also, did you know that sweet potatoes have a lower glycemic index than regular potatoes? That means your blood sugar won't rise as quickly and you're less likely to experience a sudden drop in energy. Sweet potatoes are also a good source carotenoids, pending which carotenoid it can help with healthy eye function or may help reduce risk of prostate cancer. Dessert with benefits, who doesn't like that?
Ingredients
- Sweet potato
- Cocoa powder
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Plant milk: we like using sweetened soy milk
- Salt
How to cook sweet potato
Boil in water over the stove: Place peeled and cubed sweet potato in a pot with enough water to cover the potato. Cover and bring to a boil, then uncover and let it cook for about 10 minutes or until you can easily pierce a potato with a fork.
Microwave: Pierce the whole sweet potato a few times, place on a microwave safe dish, microwave for 5 minutes, continue to microwave in 1 minute increments until fork tender.
Other sweets you might enjoy
We hope you enjoy this recipe. Remember, every step you take towards a plant-based lifestyle is something to be proud of.
Whether you're vegan, trying to eat more plant-based meals, or just here for a delicious recipe -
thank you for being part of the journey with us!
Equipment
- 1 food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 3 cups sweet potato cooked (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp plant milk we used sweeten soy milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Place peeled and cubed sweet potato in a pot with enough water to cover the potato. Cover and bring to a boil, then uncover and let it cook for about 10 minutes or until you can easily pierce a potato with a fork. Once cooked, strain the liquid.
- Add 3 cups sweet potato (cooked), ¼ cup cocoa powder, ¼ cup maple syrup, 3 Tbsp plant milk, ½ tsp vanilla extract, and ¼ tsp salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and all ingredients are incorporated.
- Transfer to individual serving cups, cover and refrigerate.
- Serve chilled topped with fresh fruit.
