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Cocoa-Peppermint Power Pudding, Plant-Based

April 2, 2025

Cocoa-Peppermint Power Pudding, Plant-Based

How to Make Cocoa-Peppermint Power Pudding, Plant-Based

Fresh mint is the star of the show in this naturally sweetened, vegan cocoa-peppermint power pudding recipe! Perfect for the holiday season or when you want a refreshing dessert, this recipe is diabetes-friendly and high in fiber thanks to the chickpeas. It’s also a great snack option for kids!


4 hr prep time


6servings


½ cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Add the chickpeas with all the chickpea liquid (aquafaba), dates, cocoa powder, 6 of the peppermint leaves, the extracts, salt, and plant-based milk to a blender and purée on high speed until velvety smooth and warm, about 4 minutes.
  2. Spoon the pudding into small dessert dishes, juice glasses, or mini jars. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with the remaining 6 peppermint leaves to serve.
Fiber Focused
Kid Friendly
Vegetarian
Vegan
Snacks
No Cook
Dessert
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Nutrition facts

6 Servings



  • Serving Size

    ½ cup


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    140

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    2.5g

    3%

    • Saturated Fat
      0.6g

      3%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    0mg

    0%

  • Sodium
    250mg

    11%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    28g

    10%

    • Dietary Fiber
      7g

      25%
    • Total Sugars
      15g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    5g

  • Potassium
    320mg
    7%

Ingredients

canned no-added-salt chickpeas (do not drain)
15 oz

pitted dates (about 15 dates—varies based on size)
4 oz

unsweetened cocoa powder (packed)
1/3 cup

fresh peppermint leaves (divided)
12 leaves

pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 tsp

peppermint extract
1/4 tsp

sea salt
1/4 tsp

unsweetened plant-based milk of choice
1/3 cup