1 cup mild bone broth (here) (see Note)
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 cup water
¼ cup cocoa powder
¼ cup steamed and then frozen cauliflower florets (about 3 florets) (see Note, here)
¼ cup granulated erythritol, or 20 drops liquid stevia
3 tablespoons chia seeds
Pinch of fine Himalayan salt
Fresh blackberries, for garnish (optional)
This chocolaty pudding might look like dessert, but it’s packing serious nutrition. I know bone broth and cauliflower seem like unlikely ingredients for a sweet recipe, but once you let go of conventional ideas about how certain foods should be used, it really opens the door for some creative and delicious options. Case in point: jars of creamy, sweet chocolate pudding made with bone broth and cauliflower! With a great balance of protein and carbs and a little less fat, this pudding is a great option for post-workout nutrition. It’s also toddler approved—I love to pack a jar in Jack’s lunch box! To get a smooth, creamy texture, you’ll need a high-powered blender, but this recipe works equally well as a tapioca-style pudding, made with a regular blender (see Variation below).
Place all of the ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend on high until the chia seeds are pulverized and the mix is completely smooth and thick.
Pour the mixture into four 6-ounce jars with lids, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to thicken. Garnish with blackberries before serving, if desired. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
CHEF’S NOTE: I like to use beef bone broth, whether homemade from the recipe on here or store-bought. However, any kind of broth will work.
VARIATION: This recipe works best with a high-powered blender, which will completely pulverize the chia seeds. You can still make this recipe with a regular blender, but you’ll end up with a pudding that’s more like tapioca. To make, blend all of the ingredients except the chia seeds in the blender until smooth. Then pulse in ¼ cup of chia seeds.
SUBSTITUTIONS: If you can’t do coconut, replace the coconut milk with 2 tablespoons butter or ghee and ½ cup warm water.