TWO Healthy Puddings~Pumpkin Gingerbread & Dark Chocolate [DF, High Protein] using a secret ingredient!

This pudding is so simple to make; sometimes I forget to share quick and easy recipes like this!

With having my wisdom teeth pulled the other week, and only being able to eat soft foods, this recipe was a great way to induge in something yummy, yet get in some extra protein since I couldn’t eat my typical chicken or seafood. Or most things that fall into my typical diet for that matter.

Good thing I had recipes like this and my Nutella Protein Shake, Caramel Apple Pie Smoothie, and my Pumpkin Pie Frozen Yogurt!

What is the secret ingredient you may ask?!

Don’t quickly exit out of this once you find out, I promise you it tastes nothing like the stuff. Trust me, I typically don’t like “the stuff”.

Mmmm. Kinda like my Pumpkin Mousse recipe, but changed up a little.  This pudding recipe is so great and versatile, you can choose the flavors you want in it!

This time, I made a Pumpkin Gingerbread flavor and Dark Chocolate flavor. Yum.

I had both gone within the first 48 hours of making it.

Don’t like Gingerbread? Simply leave out the molasses and add honey or agave!

Rather have Milk Chocolate? Add regular Cocoa instead!

Or what about Chocolate Peanut Butter? Just add Peanut Butter.. I told you it was versatile 🙂

Whether you have it in my Dark Chocolate Flavor (that weirdly looks purple..)

Or my Pumpkin Gingerbread Flavor

Or a flavor you create..I know you will enjoy it! Great as a pudding, as a dip, or even slightly frozen for a icey treat!

Oh, p.s.

now that I surely snagged your attention, the secret ingredient is tofu!

Until next time,

xoxo, Sarah Grace

 

 

Molasses Benefits

1) Rich in Iron: Increase your energy by replenishing iron stores, and increasing hemoglobin levels (2 tsp supply over 10% of your needed iron)

2) Great source of Calcium

3) Good source of Minerals: Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, and Potassium

4) One of the only sweeteners that is actually healthy for you!

 

Pumpkin Benefits:

1) High in Vitamin A which aids in eyesight

2) High in fiber to keep you satisfied

3) Rich in Beta Carotene with plays a role in cancer prevention and benefit your skin

4) More potassium than a banana (great post workout food!)

5) Rich in Vitamin C which is an immune booster, decreases blood pressure and risk of heart disease, and regulates cholesterol

6) Good source of vitamin E, which promotes healthy skin

7) High in potassium which is necessary for energy production, balancing fluid levels, and promoting strong bones

 

Raw Honey Benefits

1) Alkaline-forming food that contains natural vitamins, enzymes, and powerful antioxidants

2)Anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties

3)Promotes body and digestive health

4)Strengthens immune system

5)Eliminates allergies

6)Excellent remedy for skin wounds and infections

7)Stabilizes blood pressure

8)Relieves pain

9)Calm nerves

 

Cocoa Benefits

1)Decreases blood pressure

2)Improves cholesterol levels

3)Prevents heart disease

4)Rich in flavonoids, an antioxidant

 

Canned Coconut Milk Benefits

1) The fat may increase metabolism and aid in weight loss compared to other sources of fat

2) Contains lauric acid antimicrobial lipids and caprice acid which have antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties

3) Medium chained saturated fat may improve heart health

4) Great source for dairy-free cream or whipped topping

5) Helps fortify and condition the skip and hair