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This 3-Ingredient Dairy-Free Passion Fruit Pudding Is Completely Packed With Protein
Just when we thought avocados were going to be the most surprising thing we'd find in a pudding recipe, the internet went and proved us wrong. The battle of getting a perfect plant-based dessert just keeps getting less complicated, and this recipe from Pierce Abernathy on Instagram is proof that you can have your vegan pudding, and some protein too.
In place of avocado or another creamy nondairy ingredient, Abernathy reaches for a protein-packed vegan fridge staple: tofu, specifically silken tofu. "I get it, sometimes tofu can be bland," he says in the video, "but use that to your favor." Per ounce, tofu offers about 2 grams of protein1—meaning a serving of this pudding is likely to have anywhere from 4 to 6 grams of the macronutrient. According to Abernathy's post, that boring tofu flavor is the perfect base for adding other things, making this protein-packed ingredient a surprising dessert superstar.
For flavor, he uses fresh passion fruit pulp—seeds and all. And don't worry: "If you can't get your hands on fresh passion fruit, you can use store-bought passion fruit pulp." This dessert only requires three simple ingredients, it's plant-based, and comes together in less than 10 minutes. On top of that: It doesn't require any cooking. Though Abernathy also tops the pudding with a sugary passion fruit sauce; personally we'd just use the reserved fresh fruit as is for a fun, naturally sweet topper.
Vegan Passion Fruit Pudding
Makes 2 to 3 servings
Ingredients
- 4 passion fruit
- 12 oz. silken tofu
- 1 tbsp. agave syrup
Method
- Slice the passion fruit in half and remove the pulp and seeds and place in a bowl. Reserve ¼ cup of the pulp and seeds for the syrup (optional).
- Add the silken tofu, passion fruit pulp/seeds, and the agave syrup to a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a sieve-lined bowl and use a spatula to push through the pudding while leaving the seeds in the sieve.
- Discard seeds and transfer pudding into serving dishes (makes approximately 2 to 3 servings). Place in the refrigerator and allow to cool for at least 2 hours.
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