5 from 3 votes
Whipped Healthy Coconut Milk Pudding
This Healthy Coconut Pudding has 2 versions - with and without spices. The plain version doubles as a dairy-free whipped cream substitute!
Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Servings:
2
Calories:
283 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Condiments, Snacks, Others
Cuisine:
Vegan, Keto, AIP
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk additive-free
- 4 teaspoons gelatin (use agar-agar for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or low-carb alternative)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (for spiced version only)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom (use cinnamon for AIP--optional; for spiced version only)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (omit for AIP--optional; for spiced version only)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together ¼ cup coconut milk and the gelatin. This ensures the gelatin dissolves without clumps.
- Heat the remaining coconut milk in a small saucepan. When simmering, whisk in the softened gelatin mixture. Whisk until dissolved.
- Place in the fridge until set, at least 4 hours.
- When gelatin is set, scoop it out into a food processor or blender.
- Add the sweetener of your choice and the spices. Pureé until creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust sweetener/spices, if needed.
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Notes
- Canned Coconut Milk Alternative: If you would rather not purchase coconut milk, you can make Easiest Coconut Milk.
- Vegan option: If you are vegan, try organic agar agar powder instead.
- Sweetener Alternatives: You can use stevia instead of honey for low carb. Try about 1 scoop stevia extract powder (read this post on how to use it) or 1/4 teaspoon of liquid stevia (see DIY Liquid Stevia). Adjust as needed.
- Seasoning options: The seasonings can be can be omitted for a Plain Whipped Cream substitute.
- Canned Coconut Milk Alternative: If you would rather not purchase coconut milk, you can make Easiest Coconut Milk.
- Vegan option: If you are vegan, try organic agar agar powder instead.
- Sweetener Alternatives: You can use stevia instead of honey for low carb. Try about 1 scoop stevia extract powder (read this post on how to use it) or 1/4 teaspoon of liquid stevia (see DIY Liquid Stevia). Adjust as needed.
- Seasoning options: The seasonings can be can be omitted for a Plain Whipped Cream substitute.
Nutrition Information
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
260mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Net Carbohydrates
11g
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 11g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.