Chocolate Tofu Pudding

Makes 4 1/2-cup servings

Soft tofu makes it easy to prepare a smooth and creamy chocolate pudding. Be sure the tofu is fresh by checking the date on the package.

1 pound soft silken tofu
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
¹/₄ teaspoon salt
¹/₃ - ¹/₂ cup maple syrup (to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Place all ingredients in a blender and process until completely smooth. Spoon into small bowls and chill well before serving.

Per 1/2-cup serving

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 3.5 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
• Calories from Fat: 21%
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Protein: 8.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 22.3 g
• Sugar: 17.5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sodium: 191 mg
• Calcium: 58 mg
• Iron: 1.9 mg
• Vitamin C: 0 mg
• Beta Carotene: 0 mcg
• Vitamin E: 0.2 mg

Source: Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Diabetes by Patricia Bertron, R.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.