Dairy Free Carob Pudding Food

CREAMY CAROB MOUSSE

Steps:

• Cut avocados in half and remove seeds. Use the peel as a handle to squeeze the avocado into a blender, food processor, or bowl (if using an immersion blender).
• Add carob, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and oil and blend on high until extremely creamy. You may need to use a spatula to scrape the sides. Once the pudding is lump free and uniform in color, transfer to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days. It will firm up a bit because of the coconut oil.
• To serve, pipe or spoon into parfait glasses and top with toasted coconut or nuts and fresh berries. Best served cold.

DAIRY-FREE CAROB PUDDING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, process the dates and water until the dates are broken down. Add the avocado, cooked sweet potato, and carob powder and process until creamy and smooth. Add more water if necessary. Taste and add agave nectar if you prefer a sweeter pudding. Meghan and I love this without anything extra, but Tim won't eat it unless I add some extra sweetness. Chill completely before serving. Because of the avocado, this pudding is best if consumed within 24 hours.

MAPLE PUDDING CHOMEUR (GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Combine gluten-free flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt to a bowl. Set aside.
• In bowl of a stand mixer, cream the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs. Beat until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
• In a food processor, mix soy milk, tofu and vanilla until creamy.
• In large saucepan, bring maple syrup and soy mixture to a boil over medium heat.
• Using an ice cream scooper or 2 spoons, scoop the batter into ramekins or oven-safe bowls. Alternatively, spread the batter into a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish. Place ramekins on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pour maple syrup and soy mixture over batter.
• Bake until cake sets and tester comes out clean when tested with a toothpick, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remember syrup mixture is extremely hot, do not touch with your fingers. Serve pudding warm.

CAROB PUDDING (GLUTEN & DAIRY FREE)

Steps:

• Stir together the carob, arrowroot and stevia in a saucepan.
• Add 1/2 cup of the milk and stir the mixture unti it is smooth.
• Add the rest of the milk (and the honey if using this option), and cook it over medium heat until it thickens and begins to boil.
• Stir in the vanilla and serve the pudding warm or cold.