This recipe was created prior to learning about my oat allergy. While I loved how this recipe turned-out, my body did not. That being said, if your body does not have any issues with oats, this pudding is for you…it is healthy, lowfat, and free of processed sugar.
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Trying Wayfare’s puddings at this years Natural Products Expo West inspired this recipe. I like the idea of using whole grains to thicken pudding since they are essential to a healthy diet and also health-promoting. What’s better than that? This pudding is so healthy that I will let my kids eat it for breakfast… after all it is made out of oats. Hurray for healthy desserts!!!
If you are not a fan of almond extract…go ahead and leave it out. You will love the chocolaty results.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup gluten-free old fashioned oats 2 cups filtered water 1/2 cup So Delicious Creamer 1 cup So Delicious unsweetened coconut milk 1/2 cup cocoa powder 6 stevia packets 6 dates 1 tsp vanilla 2 tsp almond extract* *Feel free to substitute other flavorings, i.e. mint, raspberry, orange…but start with 1/2 tsp and work your way up from there. I have not tried any others, so I am not sure how much of each to use.
Once the oats have thickened, place them in your high-speed blender (I use a Vitamix) with the remaining ingredients. Allow the mixture to blend for a full 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed (I know it’s a long time…trust me on this). Once the 3 minutes are up, CAREFULLY remove the lid since the pudding will be VERY HOT!!!
Pour the hot pudding into a glass tupperware and allow it to cool to room temperature before placing it in the fridge to set.
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