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.
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Shop now 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 protein—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.
AdvertisementVegan 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.
