Pumpkin Cocoa Pudding

Dottie · 04-14-2014, 05:56 AM

Pumpkin Cocoa Pudding

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Pumpkin, Canned, Organic
3 tbsp Special Dark Cocoa powder
Stevia Glycerite equal to approx 2T sweetness (to taste)
3 tbsp brewed Espresso (cool slightly)
1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Directions

I used stevia, but use what you like.
The pumpkin is a standard can of pumpkin puree (15oz I think, not pie filling).

Pulse everything in a food processor, blender or use an immersion blender until smooth and well blended,
Taste and adjust sweetener if needed.
Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

**You can soften 2-3oz of cream cheese and add it when you blend everything for a richer dessert.

The cinnamon isn't necessary, but the combination of cinnamon and vanilla bring out the chocolaty flavor of the cocoa powder instead of just the cocoa flavor.

Nutrition Facts
Makes 3 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories 50
Calories from Fat 3.4
Total Fat 0.38g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 53.25mg
Total Carbohydrate 10.56g
Dietary Fiber 4.56g
Sugars 3.13g
Protein 1.5g

MsKitty · 04-14-2014, 06:29 AM

Thanks Dottie. This looks good.

Dottie · 04-14-2014, 07:18 AM

I'm trying to figure out how to make it "set" so I can make individual frozen puddings from them, but still stick to primal/paleo with the recipe

MsKitty · 04-14-2014, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dottie

I'm trying to figure out how to make it "set" so I can make individual frozen puddings from them, but still stick to primal/paleo with the recipe

Would grass-fed beef gelatin (doesn't taste like beef) still play nice with Paleo rules?

MsKitty · 04-14-2014, 08:13 AM

How about an egg? Instead of cooling the espresso, use it warm-hot added to the other ingredients including the egg to "cook" it somewhat. Blend again, then chill?

MsKitty · 04-14-2014, 08:33 AM

I just thought of this!
Back in the day, I had a recipe from The Joy Of Cooking for Pumpking Chiffon pie...
Basically, you did the pumpkin/egg yolks and other goodies in a double boiler, cooled. I a separate bowl, you beat the egg whites until stiff. Once the pumpkin mixture was cooled, you folded the egg white into the pumpkin mixture, poured into baked shell, then chilled.
Maybe somewhere in there lies an answer for helping your mixture set? Like adding the warm espresso as stated above, and having the egg whites beat separately first and folding them into the pumpkin/espresso/egg yolk, etc mixture?
Okay. I'm out of thoughts now. Probably all my thoughts for the entire day.

glidergirl · 04-14-2014, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsKitty

Okay. I'm out of thoughts now. Probably all my thoughts for the entire day.

MsKitty, you made me laugh! Thank you!

shunsweets · 04-29-2014, 05:53 AM

Wow this sounds good and easy to make. Thanks Dottie.

raini · 06-19-2014, 11:14 PM

I think I'll try this tomorrow Dottie. Thank you!

DiamondDeb · 07-12-2014, 12:47 PM

Wow, this sounds so good! And EASY, my #1 requirement! lol...

I've got all the ingredients, too, except maybe the vanilla.

I need to add a reminder in my phone to save some coffee tomorrow morning...

DiamondDeb · 07-18-2014, 02:58 PM

I tried this & it is good! No vanilla so I used French Vanilla coffee.

I work at not eating dairy so I did not add the cream cheese but, I think it would add some nice richness and maybe a cheesecake taste. I find myself wondering how coconut milk might taste added to this?

GME · 07-18-2014, 03:17 PM

I bet coconut milk would be good. Gelitan too. It is not only ok, but some paleo people go out of their way to eat it. It is supposed to be good for healing the gut.

I just made chocolate chia pudding this morning, but I think I'll try this next.

04-14-2014, 07:18 AM	#3
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 12,966 Gallery: Dottie WOE: ADF mostly Paleo	I'm trying to figure out how to make it "set" so I can make individual frozen puddings from them, but still stick to primal/paleo with the recipe __________________ https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/default.aspx <--FDA tracking tools http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ <--FDA nutritional counts http://www.onlineconversion.com/ <-- cooking and other conversions Need to contact LCF? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/contact.html Everyone has an opinion. Take what you need and leave the rest. Be sure to visit Netrition on Facebook for the latest products and deals! https://www.facebook.com/Netritioncom-210889832433/ The past is beyond your control. The future starts right now, this moment: take control!

07-12-2014, 12:47 PM	#10
DiamondDeb Fat Burning Machine Extraordinaire! Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 12,045 Gallery: DiamondDeb Stats: 150+ lbs lost	Wow, this sounds so good! And EASY, my #1 requirement! lol... I've got all the ingredients, too, except maybe the vanilla. I need to add a reminder in my phone to save some coffee tomorrow morning... __________________ Living by Faith Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, He is so big. We can never kill him." David looked at the same giant and thought, "He is so big. I can't miss." ~ Russell Johnston

07-18-2014, 02:58 PM	#11
DiamondDeb Fat Burning Machine Extraordinaire! Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 12,045 Gallery: DiamondDeb Stats: 150+ lbs lost	I tried this & it is good! No vanilla so I used French Vanilla coffee. I work at not eating dairy so I did not add the cream cheese but, I think it would add some nice richness and maybe a cheesecake taste. I find myself wondering how coconut milk might taste added to this? __________________ Living by Faith Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, He is so big. We can never kill him." David looked at the same giant and thought, "He is so big. I can't miss." ~ Russell Johnston

07-18-2014, 03:17 PM	#12
GME Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Coast Posts: 9,001 Gallery: GME Stats: 250/217/not sure 5'7 WOE: IF/NK Start Date: April 2000 (the first time)	I bet coconut milk would be good. Gelitan too. It is not only ok, but some paleo people go out of their way to eat it. It is supposed to be good for healing the gut. I just made chocolate chia pudding this morning, but I think I'll try this next. __________________ Gina

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04-14-2014, 05:56 AM	#1
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 12,966 Gallery: Dottie WOE: ADF mostly Paleo	Pumpkin Cocoa Pudding Pumpkin Cocoa Pudding Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Pumpkin, Canned, Organic 3 tbsp Special Dark Cocoa powder Stevia Glycerite equal to approx 2T sweetness (to taste) 3 tbsp brewed Espresso (cool slightly) 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon Directions I used stevia, but use what you like. The pumpkin is a standard can of pumpkin puree (15oz I think, not pie filling). Pulse everything in a food processor, blender or use an immersion blender until smooth and well blended, Taste and adjust sweetener if needed. Refrigerate at least an hour before serving. **You can soften 2-3oz of cream cheese and add it when you blend everything for a richer dessert. The cinnamon isn't necessary, but the combination of cinnamon and vanilla bring out the chocolaty flavor of the cocoa powder instead of just the cocoa flavor. Nutrition Facts Makes 3 servings Amount per Serving Calories 50 Calories from Fat 3.4 Total Fat 0.38g Saturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 53.25mg Total Carbohydrate 10.56g Dietary Fiber 4.56g Sugars 3.13g Protein 1.5g __________________ https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/default.aspx <--FDA tracking tools http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ <--FDA nutritional counts http://www.onlineconversion.com/ <-- cooking and other conversions Need to contact LCF? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/contact.html Everyone has an opinion. Take what you need and leave the rest. Be sure to visit Netrition on Facebook for the latest products and deals! https://www.facebook.com/Netritioncom-210889832433/ The past is beyond your control. The future starts right now, this moment: take control!

04-14-2014, 06:29 AM	#2
MsKitty Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 189 Gallery: MsKitty	Thanks Dottie. This looks good.

04-14-2014, 08:13 AM	#5
MsKitty Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 189 Gallery: MsKitty	How about an egg? Instead of cooling the espresso, use it warm-hot added to the other ingredients including the egg to "cook" it somewhat. Blend again, then chill?

04-14-2014, 08:33 AM	#6
MsKitty Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 189 Gallery: MsKitty	I just thought of this! Back in the day, I had a recipe from The Joy Of Cooking for Pumpking Chiffon pie... Basically, you did the pumpkin/egg yolks and other goodies in a double boiler, cooled. I a separate bowl, you beat the egg whites until stiff. Once the pumpkin mixture was cooled, you folded the egg white into the pumpkin mixture, poured into baked shell, then chilled. Maybe somewhere in there lies an answer for helping your mixture set? Like adding the warm espresso as stated above, and having the egg whites beat separately first and folding them into the pumpkin/espresso/egg yolk, etc mixture? Okay. I'm out of thoughts now. Probably all my thoughts for the entire day.

04-29-2014, 05:53 AM	#8
shunsweets Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 933 Gallery: shunsweets Stats: maintenance WOE: Bernstein Start Date: May 2003	Wow this sounds good and easy to make. Thanks Dottie.

06-19-2014, 11:14 PM	#9
raini Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: near the edge of an island Posts: 1,112 Gallery: raini WOE: mostly raw vegan Start Date: February 2013	I think I'll try this tomorrow Dottie. Thank you!