Divine chocolate peanut butter pudding for Christmas: Try the recipe
Indulge alone, or double up and serve at the next holiday gathering
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}This chocolate peanut butter pudding is the perfect dessert to enjoy over the holidays.
"I grew up eating instant pudding almost every day after school, and when I started making changes to my lifestyle, I knew I had to make a healthier version of it. This recipe for chocolate peanut butter pudding is rich and creamy and packed with a ton of flavor," says Petranka Atanasova of the blog Sunglow Kitchen.
Indulge while viewing your favorite Christmas flick, or double the recipe and serve at the next holiday gathering.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding by Sunglow Kitchen
Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
10 dates pitted
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¼ cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder
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½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Chopped peanuts, optional
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding by Sunglow Kitchen (Sunglow Kitchen)
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Instructions:
1. In a small pot, pour coconut milk and add the pitted dates. Bring to a boil. Once it starts to simmer, turn the heat off and let the dates soak in the milk for at least 10 minutes, or until soft.
2. Transfer to a blender and blend for about 1 minute or until smooth. Pour the mixture back into the pot.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}3. Add cocoa or cacao powder, peanut butter, salt, vanilla extract, and mix well. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
4. In the meantime, to a small bowl, add the cornstarch with 3-4 tablespoons cold water and mix until it dissolves. Add to the pudding mixture, whisking constantly.
5. Turn the heat to low and keep whisking for 3-4 minutes, or until the pudding has thickened.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}6. Pour it into a medium mixing bowl and immediately cover it with plastic wrap. Make sure the plastic touches the surface of the pudding.
7. Chill at room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving, or overnight in the fridge. Enjoy as-is, or top with whipped cream and/or chopped peanuts.
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