Healthy Red Velvet Pudding

Hey there! How are you doing today? I hope it’s a beautiful Thursday where you are.

Fortunately, the countdown to the weekend is on!

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As one of my friends said today, “After this test, my brain is officially taking a vacation for 2 weeks.” Whether you have fun weekend plans or are gearing up for 2 weeks of spring break like me, we can all use a little relaxation. Now that I don’t have to take another test until April, I’m ready to give myself brain a little break. Lots of baking is on the agenda… after sleeping, of course. I have to make up for all the lost time!

Speaking of baking, here’s a quick recipe I came up with this week due to my busy schedule. I was craving something chocolatey but also wanted something with a little sustenance to keep my brain alert. As a breakfast experiment, I decided to create a healthy red velvet pudding. It’s brimming with ruby red beets, dark chocolate cocoa powder, and dash of cinnamon. For staying powder, I also added a scoop of protein powder. I don’t know what it is lately, but my body is craving easily-digested protein.

Ask and you shall receive.

Healthy Red Velvet Pudding

Serves 1

• 3 small steamed beets (130 g – about 3/4 cup chopped)
• 1-1/2 TBS cocoa powder (dark chocolate preferred)
• 4-6 TBS almond milk
• dash cinnamon
• stevia, to taste (I used ~1/2 packet NuNaturals Stevia)
• 1 serving protein powder (I used Natural Sun Warrior; adjust sweetness if yours is sweetened)

1. Add beets, cocoa powder, 4 TBS almond milk, cinnamon, stevia, and protein powder (if using) to a blender or food processor. (*Use a high-powered blender, like a Vita-Mix, for smoothest results.)
2. Puree until smooth, adding more almond milk to get things going and achieve desired consistency.
3. Enjoy chilled for best results.