SILKEN CHOCOLATE PUDDING

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Silken tofu has a softer consistency than regular tofu and is perfect for this creamy Phase 1 pudding. It comes in soft, medium, firm, and extra-firm consistencies; be sure to buy the soft type to use here.

SOUTH BEACH/PHASE 1
PER ½ C. SERVING:124 cal/6g fat/1g sat/10g carb7g protein/1g fiber/152mg sodium

Ingredients

• 16 oz. soft silken tofu, drained
• 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder {.5oz}
• 1/4 cup splenda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 Tbsp. no-sugar-added lite cool whip
• 2 Tbsp. dry-roasted raw peanuts, chopped

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor or blender, combine tofu, cocoa powder, splenda, vanilla and salt. Purée until smooth. Spoon pudding into 4 dessert dishes, dollop each serving with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and sprinkle each evenly with chopped peanuts. Serve right away or chill to serve later {but don’t add the topping and peanuts until ready to serve}