Yummy Easy Chocolate Pudding

[maraw]

Last night I made the most wonderful chocolate pudding for my three year-old's birthday today. I got the idea from Raeannesun. Wow! All of my kids just ate it up. I don't know the exact measurements because I just worked it in the food processor until it tasted and looked right.
avocado
agave nectar
raw maple syrup
vanilla
raw ground cocoa

YUMMY!
:D

[Sheryl]

What's raw maple syrup - is someone making it via dehydration now instead of boiling? How cool would that be!

Your pudding sounds yummy - thanks for posting.

Cheers,
Sheryl

[lil fairy z girl]

mmmh looks lovely
thank you for the lovely picture,

best wishes
sal
~*~*~*

[maraw]

I get it at Whole Foods.

Hope you can find some too.

[JennaBoBenna]

wow! that looks so good! Thanks for sharing

[eachpeachpearplum]

just ate my last avocado! Must dash out to get some!

Thanks for the Picture. :p

[Kris]

Raw maple syrup can be made by repeatedly freezing and partially thawing raw maple sap. No heat is involved in this process. It's incredibly hard to find though...I'm amazed that Whole Foods carries it! Is it quite expensive?

For a DIY version or just more info about the process, here's a link:
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Whole_Foods_and_Cooking/1974_January_February/Maple_Syrup____The_Cool_Way

[raeannasun]

I never would have thought to use Avocado in something sweet until I read it somewhere on this board or in Alissa's book! My missionary friend said they also use avocados in drinks in Indonesia with melted chocolate, sugar and milk. (Obviously we know how to make the raw substitues!!!)

[berrienoire]

I get it at Whole Foods.

Hope you can find some too.

can ya tell us what the brand is? pretty please :)

[PATH301]

That looks wonderful :)
I love pudding!!!

[aisah]

I never would have thought to use Avocado in something sweet until I read it somewhere on this board or in Alissa's book! My missionary friend said they also use avocados in drinks in Indonesia with melted chocolate, sugar and milk. (Obviously we know how to make the raw substitues!!!)
oh ya raeannasun!! each time I visit bali or any part of Indonesia for that matter, I would always ask for the avocado drink (they call it a-bo-card)...!! it is super yummy!! I was taught how to make it too, by the locals, but of course that was un-raw version and I am sure it would be easy to make it raw. Have not tried it but should I one day find out how which way gives it the closest taste to the 'original' as the Indonesian made (I am of Indonesian heritage :D ) this will surely come up as a report... a good one to share!!

[eachpeachpearplum]

Raw maple syrup can be made by repeatedly freezing and partially thawing raw maple sap. No heat is involved in this process. It's incredibly hard to find though...I'm amazed that Whole Foods carries it! Is it quite expensive?

For a DIY version or just more info about the process, here's a link:
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Whole_Foods_and_Cooking/1974_January_February/Maple_Syrup____The_Cool_Way

Thanks, thats a fun read!

[rawpriestess]

mmmmmmmmmmm, maraw,
what a beautiful presentation, I've never like the flavor of avocados, but this I could eat, and what a gorgeous color too.

[maraw]

can ya tell us what the brand is? pretty please :)

I would love to, but I made it again yesterday and used up the last of the container. I will be going back to Whole Foods probably next week and will pick some up then. I will let you know then (if you don't mind waiting that long). ;)

In the meantime, you might try using just a bit more agave and add a little cinnamon to it.

[Punky]

mmmmmm.........that really looks divine :D

[berrienoire]

I would love to, but I made it again yesterday and used up the last of the container. I will be going back to Whole Foods probably next week and will pick some up then. I will let you know then (if you don't mind waiting that long). ;)

In the meantime, you might try using just a bit more agave and add a little cinnamon to it.

No rush ;) ...just let us know when you can :)

[weirdestpersonalive]

That sounds so good! My computer is being dumb and I can't see ur pic, but i'm sure it looks as good as it sounds. Hopefully I'll beable to get my hands on all the ingrediance to it. ;) It's making me hungry just thinking about pudding! And i just finished eating!

[jorjeni]

I made this with Honey and Agar nector.

I am not a pudding person but I LOVED this!!! YUMMY. My first chocolate treat. i don't have raw carbo yet but will be ordering some.

[DharmaGirl]

Last night I made the most wonderful chocolate pudding for my three year-old's birthday today. I got the idea from Raeannesun. Wow! All of my kids just ate it up. I don't know the exact measurements because I just worked it in the food processor until it tasted and looked right.
avocado
agave nectar
raw maple syrup
vanilla
raw ground cocoa

YUMMY!
:D

OMG, Maraw, I just made this and it it DIVINE :D ... I can't wait til my SAD husband gets home to have him try some (if there's any left ;) )... I really enjoy simple recipes, so, thanks again :D (((((hug)))))

[Rawkinlocs]

Isn't it great Dharmagirl? I LOVE this stuff!! :D

[DharmaGirl]

Isn't it great Dharmagirl? I LOVE this stuff!! :D

YES, YES, YES........... It is AWESOME :D

[RawTruth]

For those who don't want to eat cacao, you can use carob. I believe that's what Alissa uses in the original recipe.

[Shivananda]

I don't have notes handy to tell you the proportions, but I accidentally discovered another way to make chocolate pudding the other day without using any avocado.

What I was working on was totally different, developing a raw version of a mole sauce... (pronounced mo-lay) you know, the Mexican sauce of bitter chocolate, chicken broth, and hot chile peppers that they serve with turkey and chicken?... anyway, I was so focused on getting the spices right... cinnamon, cumin, etc.... that when I hit a good flavor combination I stopped, scaled up the recipe, and made up a couple of quarts (for a restaurant special raw enchilada over the weekend), handed the sauce off to the line chef, and headed home. The next day we discovered that when refrigerated, the sauce had set up to a very thick pudding consistency, almost fudge, so thick we had to loosen it up with a lot of water to make it into a proper "sauce" consistency. The mole sauce proved to a big hit with everybody, and I realized that without the "hot" spices, and with a touch more sweetening it could be an excellent pudding.

So I haven't worked this all out yet in detail, but if you want to experiment yourself, here's the basics...

raw cocoa (and a bit of raw cocoa nibs to add a liitle more depth)
cinnamon & vanilla & ground cloves
cashews (almonds or pecans would work too)

process dry ingredients to a fine powder

slowly dd, while processing :
soaked raisins (soaked dates or figs would work too)
oil
agave nectar to desired sweeteness
soak water (if needed to adjust consistency)

process until a satiny smooth thick liquid (2 or 3 minutes)

chill

have fun!

Once I have time to work out the proportions I'll post them. You too!

[dread_head]

that looks good and sounds good too. :D

[wyjoz]

Aisah: please post this ? the avocado drink (they call it a-bo-card)...!! sounds wonderful.

[julie07052]

Where does everyone get their raw cocoa? The only place I've bought it is Natures First Law and they are out of stock now!

[RawTruth]

Where does everyone get their raw cocoa? The only place I've bought it is Natures First Law and they are out of stock now!A hint that bears repeating -- if you don't have any "raw" cacao, use raw carob (which is truly raw, but that's a whole 'nuther subject that has many threads in the archives!).

Bon Appetit!