Vegan S’mores Pudding with Aquafaba Marshmallow Fluff
Raise your hand if you think every recipe should be served in a bowl?
Me too.
Salads, my go-to meal of grains/greens/beans, smoothies (extra thick, please), and now…s’mores in a bowl! Specifically, vegan s’mores chocolate pudding with aquafaba marshmallow fluff, crushed graham crackers, and mini chocolate chips. It’s the stuff summer dreams are made of.
The genius behind this all-dressed-up chocolate pudding recipe is my friend, Jackie, and her new cookbook, Vegan Bowl Attack!. This book is perfect for those of us who think food just tastes better when you serve it in a bowl. Jackie’s packed Vegan Bowl Attack! with 100 one-dish meals, all plant-based, all drool-worthy (just like her Instagram feed), and all requiring minimal dish-washing. Hooray!
I think you’re really going to dig this s’mores pudding because not only is it easy to assemble, it’s also pretty darn healthy because the pudding gets its creaminess from avocados and its sweetness from medjool dates and maple syrup. If you’ve yet to jump on the chocolate avocado pudding bandwagon, this is a great recipe to try!
The part that’s got me really excited though is the vegan marshmallow fluff! I was on a huge aquafaba (aka chickpea brine) kick last year when I was perfecting my vegan pavlova and instant milk chocolate pudding recipes (← that last one is a great alternative for the pudding in this recipe if avocado isn’t your thing). At the time, I was very skeptical about using chickpea water in my desserts, but it’s honestly been one of the greatest kitchen revelations. Aquafaba makes for the BEST marshmallow fluff and egg replacer. Once you whip it at high speed for a while, you’ll be amazed at how light, fluffy, and marshmallow-y it gets. No more pouring all those cans of chickpea brine down the drain, okay?
A big thank you to Jackie for letting me share her genius vegan s’mores pudding bowl. Jackie—congrats on your cookbook! It’s awesome!
Cheers to summer, s’mores, and marshmallow fluff!
Vegan S’mores Pudding with Aquafaba Marshmallow Fluff
Vegan S’mores Pudding with Aquafaba Marshmallow Fluff
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 1 hour
Want to capture the essence of the summer season and put it in a bowl? This vegan s’mores pudding bowl uses Aquafaba (the brine from a can of chickpeas), crushed grahams, and a rich avocado-based chocolate pudding.
Cuisine: Vegan Servings: 4
Prep Time: 1 hour
Want to capture the essence of the summer season and put it in a bowl? This vegan s’mores pudding bowl uses Aquafaba (the brine from a can of chickpeas), crushed grahams, and a rich avocado-based chocolate pudding.
Instructions
- To make the chocolate pudding: Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and process with an s-blade until smooth. It may take a couple of minutes for the dates to break down. Add more date soaking water to the pudding if you think it is too thick. Refrigerate the pudding for 1 to 2 hours until chilled.
- To make the vegan marshmallow fluff: Put the Aquafina into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat the liquid on medium speed until foamy. Raise the speed to high and beat until the mixture has expanded considerably and forms peaks, about 15 to 20 minutes. With the mixer running, add the superfine sugar 2 tablespoons (30 g) at a time and then add the vanilla powder. The fluff should form soft peaks.
- To assemble: Divide the pudding among 4 small bowls and then place about 1/3 cup (32 g) of marshmallow fluff into each bowl. Using a kitchen torch, toast the top of the fluff lightly. (If you do not have a torch, you can omit this step.) Top the dessert with the crushed graham crackers and chocolate chips. Serve immediately.
Recipe reprinted from Vegan Bowl Attack!: More than 100 One-Dish Meals Packed with Plant-Based Power By Jackie Sobon, published by Fair Winds Press.
