2Tbspcoconut sugar or organic cane sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon
1tspground cinnamon
1/2tspsalt
1/2cupvirgin coconut oil, at room temperature
Chocolate-Pumpkin Pudding
2 1/2cupsgluten-free unsweetened plain nondairy milk 1 cup pumpkin puree
1cuppumpkin puree
6ozchopped dairy-free dark chocolate
3Tbsparrowroot flour (arrowroot starch) or tapioca flour
1/4cupcoconut sugar or organic cane sugar
1/4tspground cinnamon
1/4tspsea salt
1Tbspvanilla extract
1/4cuppomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, or toasted chopped almonds (optional)
Instructions
For crust, preheat oven to 350 F. On large rimmed baking sheet, place 8 to 10 inch tart tin with removable bottom. In food processor or blender, blend oats, almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until coarse meal forms. Pulse in coconut oil until it is fully combined and a loose dough is formed. Firmly press dough into tart tin, including up the sides. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool completely. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
For pudding, in medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk nondairy milk, pumpkin, chocolate, arrowroot or tapioca flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk constantly until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Continue to whisk for 8 to 10 minutes, until mixture begins to thicken and large bubbles start to pop on top. Once thick and bubbling, continue to whisk for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Strain through fine sieve into large bowl. Stir in vanilla. Cover and cool to room temperature (do not refrigerate until poured into the crust).
To assemble, whisk cooled pudding mixture until smooth and pour into prepared, cooled crust. Smooth out top and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or up to
1 day. Garnish with pomegranate seeds, cranberries, or almonds (if using); slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Each serving contains: 419 calories; 9 g protein; 28 g total fat (15 g sat. fat); 38 g total carbohydrates (14 g sugars, 6 g fiber); 89mg sodium