Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding with Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet potato (steamed & chopped)
- 1-1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Steam or boil the sweet potatoes until they are soft and easily mashed. Let them cool slightly, then peel and chop them into chunks.
- In a food processor or blender, combine the sweet potato chunks, cottage cheese, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and salt.Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the processor or blender as needed.Taste the pudding and adjust the sweetness or seasonings if needed, adding more maple syrup or cinnamon to taste.
- Transfer the pudding to serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and firm up.
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Notes
Cooked Sweet Potatoes: You can bake or steam 1 large sweet potato or two smaller sweet potatoes to soften them. To bake a sweet potato, start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potato thoroughly under running water and scrub off any dirt. Pat it dry with a paper towel. Using a fork, pierce the sweet potato a few times to allow steam to escape during baking. Place the sweet potato on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil to catch any drips. Bake the sweet potato in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the potato. The sweet potato is done when it is tender and easily pierced with a fork. Allow them to cool to room temperature before blending with the other pudding ingredients.
Sweetness: Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your sweetness preference. You can add a tablespoon more of maple syrup. Beyond that, use a powdered sweetener like powdered cane sugar or powdered coconut sugar to avoid adding more liquid to the pudding.
Blending: Blend the pudding ingredients thoroughly until it's smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
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