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Raw Chocolate Pudding

By Alex Jamieson

4.3

(15)

Editor's note: The recipe below is from Alex Jamieson's book, The Great American Detox Diet.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

10 fresh dates, pitted and cut in quarters
10 dried figs, stems removed, cut in quarters
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons raw nut butter (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2–2 cups filtered water

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Place the dates, figs, cocoa, nut butter (if using), vanilla, and 1 cup of water in a blender and pulse several times until the fruits begin to break down.

    Step 2

    2. Blend until smooth and creamy, slowly adding water as needed for desired consistency.

The Great American Detox Diet
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