If your mornings are more storm than calm, this make-ahead chocolatey pudding is your answer to a nutritious start to the day even when in a time crunch. Silky soft tofu provides body to the pudding as well as satiating plant-based protein, but its neutral flavour allows all the peanut butter and banana essence to shine through in each spoonful. And you should know that this pudding is also a smart post-workout snack to help your body recharge.
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You can swap out crunchy cacao nibs for grated dark chocolate or top your breakfast pudding off with your favourite granola and a handful of berries.
Power powder
Made from whole roasted nuts that have been pressed to remove most of the oil and then ground into a fine powder, peanut butter powder is a stealth addition and a boost of lower calorie nutty flavour in puddings, smoothies, pancakes, muffins, and your breakfast oatmeal. Ideally, use versions with no added sugars.
Ingredients
1/3 cup (80 mL) unsweetened dairy-free milk of choice
1 – 10 oz (300 g) package silken soft tofu
1/3 cup (80 mL) peanut butter powder
1 ripe banana
2 Tbsp (30 mL) cacao powder
2 Tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
6 Tbsp (90 mL) chia seeds
2 Tbsp (30 ml) cacao nibs
Directions
In blender container, place milk, tofu, peanut butter powder, banana, cacao powder, maple syrup, and vanilla, and blend until smooth. Divide mixture between 2 wide-mouth jars and stir 3 Tbsp (45 mL) chia seeds into each jar. Seal shut and chill overnight to thicken.
When ready to serve, sprinkle on cacao nibs.
Each serving contains: 355 calories; 18 g protein; 18 g total fat (5 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 42 g total carbohydrates (15 g sugars, 17 g fibre); 90 mg sodium
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