Dairy Free, Sugar Free Chocolate Coconut Pudding Recipe & A Cookbook Give Away!
February 7, 2010 { }
2/14/10 – Contest Closed
There’s nothing quite as comforting or satisfying as this thick, rich dairy free, sugar free pudding. With an upfront chocolaty taste and a smooth, light coconut finish, I found myself pleasantly suprised.
Pudding hasn’t graced my lips for over 6 years. At some point the powdered stuff from the box lost it’s appeal. And not being a pudding fan, I never tried to whip up a batch myself.
So why make pudding?
Nicolette generously offered to give a copy of her book, I Love Dessert but NOT Sugar, Wheat, Milk, Gluten, Corn, Soy, Unhealthy Fat…
You’ve seen her recipes here before – carob brownies and the gingerbread I used to make my Daring Baker’s Gingerbread House. If you read Kim’s blog, The Food Allergy Coach, you’ve seen her amaranth apple cobbler, buckwheat brownies, and quinoa chocolate chip cookies.
Even though I’m not a pudding aficionado, I wanted to give you something new from Nicolette’s book – it has a little bit of everything. I had all of the ingredients for pudding on hand so that’s what went in the sauce pot.
How did it taste?
When the pudding was still warm, I hesitantly dipped my spoon into a bowl put the tip in my mouth lest my taste buds revolt. An involuntary smile spread across my face. I promptly finished off the first spoonful then drug my spoon back across the pudding and savored it once again. 10 minutes later I had an empty bowl and a happy belly.
Below is Nicolette’s recipe. I made just a few changes, which I’ve noted at the bottom.
Chocolate or Carob Pudding
makes about 4 servings
reprinted with permission from I Love Dessert1/4 cup carob or cocoa powder
5 tablespoons arrowroot or tapioca starch
2 cups coconut milk, goat or other alternative milk (or cow’s milk if tolerated)
1/2 cup agave, Fruit Sweet, or honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)Stir together the carob powder or cocoa and starch in a saucepan. Add 1/2 cup of the milk and stir until it forms a smooth paste. Stir in the rest of the mik and the sweetener and cook the pudding over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens and comes to a boil. Remove the pudding from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Serve the pudding warm or cold.
I made these changes:
- I used lite coconut milk – it’s what I had on hand. I ended up adding 2 cans, about 3 1/2 cups. This is a thick pudding and I like mine a little thinner.
- Being a chocolate lover, I added 2 extra tablespoons or cocoa powder and 1/2 teaspoon of instant decaf to enhance the flavor a little more.
- I used 1/4 cup of agave and 1/2 teaspoon of liquid stevia.
- As you can tell from the pics, my pudding got topped with toasted, unsweetened coconut flakes. Pop them in a 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 minutes or so and they’re perfect.
To Enter the Give Away:
- Visit Nicolette’s I Love Dessert recipe list and comment about something you’d like to make.
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February 7th, 2010 @ 8:47 pm
I just bought some carob powder for the first time – I’m definetly gonna make this pudding. I’d also love to try one of Nicolette’s recipes for carob cake.
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February 7th, 2010 @ 9:33 pm
sounds delicious! I would love this cookbook. I subscribe via RSS
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February 7th, 2010 @ 9:35 pm
Also, I’d love to try her ice cream from the website! I have never been able to successfully make sugar free vanilla ice cream and I think it would be amazing to be able to do so!
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February 7th, 2010 @ 9:52 pm
Thank you for a beautiful recipe. I know what my 3 YO and I are making tomorrow! She loves to help cook, and what better way to teach her than with food she likes…that’s good for her too!
I would love love love to try the ice cream cone and cinnamon rolls recipes!
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February 7th, 2010 @ 10:19 pm
oh wow, Peanut butter oatmeal cookies sound amazing!
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February 7th, 2010 @ 10:20 pm
I subscribe in Google Reader AND by email cause I love you that much
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February 7th, 2010 @ 10:21 pm
I checked out the website and enjoy all of the great info and personal stories shared
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February 8th, 2010 @ 5:52 am
The Kiwi Sorbet! Holy Crud that sounds delicious!
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February 8th, 2010 @ 5:53 am
The personal story on the web site is a wonderful touch!
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February 8th, 2010 @ 5:54 am
I am already subscribed to your blog.
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February 8th, 2010 @ 5:54 am
I already follow you on twitter
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February 8th, 2010 @ 5:57 am
I tweeted about you giveaway!
http://twitter.com/GFGidget
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February 8th, 2010 @ 7:23 am
There were so many amazing things to make on that list but I would try the peach cobbler first and then the rice lemon cake. I LOVE fruit flavored desserts and havent gotten to enjoy any since I was diagnosed over a year ago.
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February 8th, 2010 @ 7:25 am
I tweeted!!
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February 8th, 2010 @ 7:55 am
I was just thinking yesterday that I would really love some chocolate pudding and I wonder what it would taste like with coconut milk. I’m so glad you shared this. I can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks!
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February 8th, 2010 @ 7:58 am
Wow that list is long I would love to try any of the ice creams or doughnuts.
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February 8th, 2010 @ 8:25 am
Even though I’m freezing right now, I love the idea of kiwi sorbet. There are so many yummy things!
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February 8th, 2010 @ 8:27 am
I tweeted!
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February 8th, 2010 @ 8:40 am
I wanna make her rich chocolate ice cream…yum…
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February 8th, 2010 @ 8:41 am
I subscribe to your blog via email
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February 8th, 2010 @ 9:02 am
I visited Nicolette’s website and especially enjoyed the article on saving time and money while eating for food allergies. Great tips!
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February 8th, 2010 @ 9:04 am
I’d love to try this cookbook! Sugar-free frosting is always something I’m eager to try.
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February 8th, 2010 @ 9:04 am
I already subscribe to your blog.
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February 8th, 2010 @ 9:05 am
I’d love to try the Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies!
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February 8th, 2010 @ 9:05 am
subscribed via RSS
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February 8th, 2010 @ 9:21 am
I follow you on Twitter.
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February 8th, 2010 @ 9:22 am
I tweeted about the pudding and giveaway @Ebee333.
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February 8th, 2010 @ 9:22 am
I would love to make the carob cake. Sounds great!
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February 8th, 2010 @ 9:28 am
I’m glad I found your website as I have multiple allergies and have a sweet tooth.
The pudding sounds delish and easy.
Looking forward to seeing more of your recipes!
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February 8th, 2010 @ 11:00 am
Oh my. Think I will start with all of the various chocolate chip variations and then work my way through the entire list!Oops, more exercise! I get email updates.
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February 8th, 2010 @ 12:31 pm
I really enjoyed Nicolette’s attitudes about life and what’s really important. What a terrifying history of allergies, Crohn’s, and parasites! I’ll enjoy subscribing to her blog, thanks for highlighting her gorgeous recipe today.
Joan
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Amy Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
@rick Harrington, Nickie is truly an incredible woman. I’m glad you picked up on that in reading her website.
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February 8th, 2010 @ 1:15 pm
Yum, this looks delicious. I love that most of the time I can make recipes from this blog, eat it, and not feel to bad. I looked at all the recipes in the book, and have a few that I would love to try. Highest on my list would be the cookies like oreos, because my little boy told me that the kids at church had little cookies with white stuff in them. LOL, the poor thing had never seen an oreo before that
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February 8th, 2010 @ 1:35 pm
I would love to make the apple or blueberry cobbler. I have missed these desserts since I went gluten free.
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February 8th, 2010 @ 1:42 pm
When I went to the website I enjoyed reading about her family story on allergies and learning about all the different books she has written. Thanks for sharing a great website.
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February 8th, 2010 @ 2:42 pm
Wow, so many choices! I love cookies and frosting. Actually I love cookie dough and the frosting straight from the bowl (I don’t need the cake. I haven’t had pudding in so long that I would love to try those and brownies
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February 8th, 2010 @ 3:12 pm
that sounds just luscious. Please count me in! I’ve subscribed, and will post on my blog, too.
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February 8th, 2010 @ 4:20 pm
How can one choose just one recipe to try! If I must, the closest to one would be any of the doughnut recipes.
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February 8th, 2010 @ 6:06 pm
I’m a sucker for sweet breads and coffee cakes so I’d love to try her healthier versions of those. I actually have all of the ingredients for that pudding so I may try that tomorrow.
Oh, and just an idea…if the pudding is really thick you could use it as a “dip” for strawberries – kind of like a fondue. MMMM!
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Amy Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
@Amy, I didn’t think of using it as a dip – that would be fabulous. I might make it with Valentine’s Day with almond milk for Joe and I. He isn’t a coconut fan.
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February 8th, 2010 @ 8:14 pm
I would like to not only make the Pfeffernusse but pronounce it too!
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February 8th, 2010 @ 11:31 pm
So many to choose from. The spicy nuts…or the cranberry sorbet,… or maybe the white spelt biscotti. Too many decisions.
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February 9th, 2010 @ 12:04 am
I’d love to make the date-nut bundt cake.
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February 9th, 2010 @ 1:03 am
When I visited her site, I learned about a couple new gluten free flours I had not heard about before made with sweet potatoes.
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February 9th, 2010 @ 1:03 am
I also subscribe to your blog.
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February 9th, 2010 @ 8:39 am
I’d love to see Nicolette’s pie crust recipes – each Thanksgiving I try a new one and I’d love to see what’s in her repertoire!
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February 9th, 2010 @ 1:27 pm
I love desserts too, and being gluten/dairy/sugar free is relatively new too me. It’s wonderful to have such wonderful resources! If I have to narrow it down to something that I would like to make in the near future, it would have to be the chocolate pudding, or the Quinoa Almond Cookies.
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February 9th, 2010 @ 3:17 pm
I would definitely try the “Oreo” cookies!
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February 9th, 2010 @ 3:17 pm
thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I can’t wait to try it with my kiddos.
Tracy in NC
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February 9th, 2010 @ 3:17 pm
I already subscribe to your blog.
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February 9th, 2010 @ 8:17 pm
Love coconut chocolate pudding! Mmm. Perfect for a cold winter day. If we get a ton of snow tomorrow I just may make this.
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February 10th, 2010 @ 7:07 am
Well, I just realized I was commenting on the wrong entry. What can I say? I’m snow dazed …
I posted on gfe about the giveaway.
Shirley
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February 10th, 2010 @ 7:07 am
I tweeted on the giveaway.
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February 10th, 2010 @ 7:08 am
I follow you on Twitter.
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February 10th, 2010 @ 7:09 am
I just got a Wordpress message that said “You are posting comments too quickly. Slow down.” Too funny.
Anyway, I’m a friend on Facebook.
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February 10th, 2010 @ 7:13 am
Despite being the flourless, crustless girl, I’d like to try the coconut pie crust, beieve it or not!
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February 10th, 2010 @ 7:14 am
I like the positive spirit of Nicole’s site … moving to thriving!
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February 10th, 2010 @ 8:04 am
I would love to try Nicolette’s Spiced Amaranth Cake. Since I live in the mountains, this time of year, I like a warming recipe.
I am also planning to do the food sensitivity test she recommends on her website. I know about the gluten, corn, soy and potatoes, but I am beginning the suspect I have some other allergies as well. For instance, the blanched almond flour does not sit well with me, which sucks since there are so many great blanched almond flour recipes out there.
Am really enjoying your blog and have gotten some great ideas and recipes here.
Thank you so much!
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February 10th, 2010 @ 11:25 pm
I follow! I would love to win this. we are a gf family and my family has a history of diabetes, so it is always good to find healthier life changes! thanks, Kellyc
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February 10th, 2010 @ 11:27 pm
I would try the oreo type cookies! need I say more! lol =0)
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February 10th, 2010 @ 11:30 pm
Just visited Nicolette’s website. Her story is inspiring (liked the scriptures!) and very informative! Kellyc
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February 11th, 2010 @ 4:04 pm
I am making this tonight!!!
Please pick me!
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February 11th, 2010 @ 6:01 pm
I an excited to just have found your web site. I have recently been diagnosed as gluten, sugar, dairy and corn sensitive. It is so great to be able to find help on the internet as I am getting tired of just eating fresh fruit and vegetables. Thank-you!
I would love to have the recipe book.
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February 11th, 2010 @ 6:02 pm
forgot to mention, the pudding looks fabulous!
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February 11th, 2010 @ 8:14 pm
I can’t wait to try that pudding recipe!
On the I love dessert page, the thought of a pina colada ice cream started up my saliva glands! I miss ice cream so much, and would love some great recipes!
I also visited her website, and found some good tips on the money and time saving page!
Thanks for sharing her with us
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February 12th, 2010 @ 9:19 am
I LOVE Dessert Too! I would love to try the mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe, that sounds yummy, would love to win this book, Entry # 1, thanks for the giveaway
Tara
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February 12th, 2010 @ 9:20 am
Entry #2, I checked out the website and really appreciated the article on the tortillas (one of my favorite staples). thanks again
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February 12th, 2010 @ 11:09 am
cool! I’d love to try the coffee cakes and cookie recipes… that quinoe carrot cake sounds interesting- always looking for something that holds up to my old blue-ribbon carrot cake recipe…
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February 12th, 2010 @ 2:49 pm
One of the recipes I’d love to try is the No-Fry Raised Doughnuts. However, there were so many good sounding recipes there it was hard to just pick one!!!
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February 12th, 2010 @ 3:02 pm
Since I don’t have a blog I posted about the give-away on my facebook page. I hope that was acceptible for the give-away.
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February 13th, 2010 @ 10:26 pm
I subscribe by email.
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