Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

Easy protein-packed red-bean based pudding that you can serve in 10 minutes. Packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants to fuel your day!

Story time.

Dan came up home from work while I was photographing pretty pudding cups and before he could even change I dropped my camera, picked up the closest pudding cup, and shoved it in his face aggressively asking, “Would you eat this???”

“Yeah,” he said, and I quote, “Looks like a dessert a restaurant would serve.”

Well, shucks, thanks, babe.

I smiled gleefully, because I’d definitely want to dine at the restaurant that serves Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Cups for dessert, wouldn’t you?

They only require 5 ingredients and 10 minutes for the perfect protein packed pudding that’s oil free, gluten free, and naturally sweetened!

It’s not exactly a secret that I love my bean-based desserts.

If you have any doubts, check out my dessert archives and go crazy over all of the chickpea cookies, and bean based brownies and blondies!

I just really like my desserts to pack a whole foods protein punch instead of being void of all nutritional value.

Legumes have this magical way of melting into recipes to take on sweet flavors while leaving all of their “beaniness” business behind.

Of course, when Dan found at that these pudding cups were bean-based, he wasn’t crazy about it, but that’s why you’ve got to tell people after they’re drooling, OK?

Or after they’re on pudding cup number two.

What You Need to Make Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

Here’s what you need: 

• Eden Foods Small Red Beans
• raw cacao powder
• peanut butter
• maple syrup 
• unsweetened almond milk

That’s it!

The Secret Ingredient: Red Beans

I consider myself somewhat of a bean connoisseur because all of my cabinets are packed with all of my favorite Eden Foods beans to throw into my bowls and dessert!

However, before making this recipe,  I hadn’t once picked up Eden Foods Small Red Beans before!

For shame!

And why the heck not, because these beans are slightly sweet, good for anything, and packed with antioxidants, fiber, and protein.

I was inspired to incorporate them into a dessert after seeing so many traditional Japanese style red-based based dessert online.

This recipe actually started out as a “red bean frosted cookie”– with this pudding being the frosting.

But then after a few tastes in greedy sponfuls , I realized that said frosting didn’t really require a cookie under it to be darn delicious.

It’s thick and scoopable, nutty, chocolate-y, and lightly sweet!

How to Make Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

This pudding is so  simple and requires virtually no prep time!

Sweet small red beans puréed with raw cacao, peanut butter, and a touch of maple syrup makes an instantly delicious whole foods pudding.

The key to this recipe is being patient in the blending to make sure everything is smooth and well-combined.

The last thing you want are  half-blended red beans beans popping out when you’re trying to trick your husband into eating bean pudding.

Oh wait, that might just be a me problem.

Add a splash or two of almond milk to thing things out to reach that perfect pudding consistency.

The ingredients heat up in the blender, so it’ll be slightly warm if served immediately, or you can chill overnight for a thick cool chocolate treat.

How to Serve Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

This Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding is very versatile, buds!

Try whipping it up in advance to store in the fridge for easy snacking throughout the week when your sweet tooth strikes.

It’s perfectly acceptable for a nutritious snack, delectable dessert, or even a quick grab and go breakfast cup.

I topped mine with chopped dark chocolate, more peanut butter, and a touch of raw cacao powder.

It would also be fantastic with a a bit of granola or fresh fruit!

If you can’t find red beans, try using adzuki or black beans instead for a similar flavor and consistency.

Enjoy!

More Vegan Pudding

• Chocolate Avocado SunButter Pudding

• Chocolate Avocado Chia Pudding

• Peanut Butter & Banana Chocolate Chip Chia Pudding

• Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding

• Blended Cacao Chip Chia Pudding

• Berry Chia Pudding Parfaits

• Cherry Chia Pudding

• Matcha Avocado Chia Pudding

• Pumpkin Chia Pudding Parfait Cups

• Raspberry Chia Pudding 

I Want to Hear From You

If you make this Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding recipe, let me know!

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XO Lauren

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