Cauliflower Chocolate Pudding (paleo, no thickeners, keto option)
This Paleo Cauliflower Chocolate Pudding is the BEST way to sneak veggies into kids or adults. Just deep chocolate flavor and a silky-smooth texture, this nut-free, dairy-free chocolate pudding recipe is also free of thickeners and has a low-carb/keto option, too! Perfect for a quick snack, dessert, or to pack in a lunchbox.
Ingredients
- 16ounces cauliflower floretsfresh or frozen
- 1/2cupwater
- 5tablespoonsraw cacao powder
- 3 to 5tablespoonsmaple syrupor Lakanto maple syrup for keto
- 2tablespoons MCT oilor expeller pressed coconut oil or avocado oil
- 10 to 15dropsliquid vanilla stevia
- 1/2teaspoonvanilla extractomit if using vanilla stevia
- 1/4 to 1/2teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Add cauliflower and water to the stainless steel insert of your Instant Pot. Close the lid, seal the vent, press the Manual button, and adjust the time to 2 minutes on high pressure.
Alternatively, place the cauliflower and water in a saucepan on the stove and gently simmer until the cauliflower is soft.
Transfer the cooked cauliflower + water to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
Add the remaining ingredients and continue blending until smooth.
Serve warm, or transfer to individual serving cups or bowls and chill.