Coconut Pudding with Godiva Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt and Cayenne
This is definitely an adult dessert.
Velvety, lightly sweet, a bite of dark chocolate, crunch and saltiness from sea salt and heat from cayenne. If you are looking for a cupcake this probably won't cut it. If you are looking for a complex dessert with interesting layers of flavors then this will fit the bill.
This has a fair amount of fat and protein and minimal carbohydrates so it won't leave you craving more sweets and it will be very satisfying.
Make sure you use the Godiva Dark Chocolate because I've tried others and it is the best.
Coconut Pudding with Godiva Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt and Cayenne
***4 WW Pts Plus
3 (4.5 ounce) servings
3 (4.5 ounce) servings
Ingredients (What I used is in the parentheses.)
1 block farmer cheese, (Friendship)
1/2 cup light coconut milk, (Native Forest)
1/4 non-fat plain Greek yogurt, (Chobani)
2 packets stevia, Sweet Leaf (if you don't mind the added carbs use a Tbsp of honey or agave)
1 tsp vanilla extract, (Simply Organic)
2 squares Godiva 72% Dark Chocolate, chopped (about .75 ounces)
Dash coarse sea salt
Dash cayenne pepper, (Frontier)
Directions
1. Mix cheese, coconut milk, yogurt, vanilla and stevia in high speed blender or magic bullet.
2. Divide mixture into three cups, about 4.3 ounces each, top each with 1/3 of the chocolate, pinch of salt and pinch of cayenne.
Nutrition Facts
**4 WW Pts Plus
3 (4.5 oz) Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173.5
Total Fat 11.0 g
Saturated Fat 7.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 23.3 mg
Sodium 346.3 mg
Potassium 2.6 mg
Total Carbohydrate 4.5 g
Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
Sugars 3.4 g
Protein 11.9 g
Vitamin A 5.2 %
Calcium 2.8 %
Iron 5.5 %
17 comments:
I think you should totally do it! You'd be an awesome nutritionist and if you took classes on line you wouldn't even have to jeopardize your day job, so it would really be a win/win situation!
I love that this dessert is filled with quality ingredients. Makes the splurge worth it.
I can almost hear the excitement in your words. I say go for it!
After working as an English teacher for many years I went back to school at age 30 to become a nurse. I absolutely love what I do. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Right now my career fits in perfectly with my most important job - being a mom. I work nights so that I can be home with my son. He will be in kindergarten in two years and I am already beginning to think about graduate school. I will continue in the realm of healthcare but I am contemplating doing something that is more nutrition focused.
That pudding looks amazing!
I absolutely think you should have a career that makes you happy. I believe it is so important that you love what you do. And I think being a nutrionist would be wonderful fit for you since you already have such a passion for it.
As for the dessert, give me something like this over a cupcake anyday. It sounds divine.
Thanks so much for your support ladies! I'll keep you posted.
Absolutely chase your dream. Don't hesitate. Life is too short to lose time! I love godiva chocolate!
You know I definitely think you should do it! It would be hard work, but you're so focused and determined. Plus, RD's make good money!
I am planning on taking teaching certificate tests in the state we move to from here, probably english and math, and I'll teach whatever I can. I've always wanted to be a teacher, but thought you had to get a masters... now it seems people with maters are at a disadvantage because they're costlier to schools!
First of all, pudding sounds amazing! Second of all - def recommend looking into the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Here's what I have to say about it: http://findyourbalancehealth.com/store/iininfo
Michelle, I knew you would have some great advice! I will visit when I get a chance. Thank you!
I say do it!! I was considering going back to school to become a nutritionist too, but instead decided to try making it as a food editor. I'm so gladded I took the leap, I haven't looked back! The pudding sounds delicious, by the way ;-)
This has been a BIG topic of discussion at my house lately too. There is more to life than cubicles and business that I could care less about. Now that I am in my early 30's I know what I enjoy and what I am good at. I also know that I don't want to sit in the same building with the same people for the next 10 years and wonder what would have happened if I had followed my heart. Good luck to you and I hope you make it happen.
Do it! Do it!
You only have one life, right? :D
Oh Dawn you should do it!!! I am going to school to be an RD and I can attest to the difficulty...I am struggling to excel. You only get one life and you should do exactly what you want to.
That coconut pudding looks...well I can't even think of a word to describe it. It just looks wonderful.
Oh sweet girl...you would be great! Follow your heart. You won't regret it. I work as a writer for the Department of Veteran Affairs, but I'm also going to school to get my MFA in Creative Writing. I want to publish a novel! We both need to follow our dreams :-) And of course, this coconut pudding looks scrumptious. You never let me down :-)
Dawn, I think you should do it. Knowing how passionate you are about the subject (I can read it in your words), you would be fantastic!
Thank you all so much for the kind comments and support. You are what makes blogging so much fun and I look forward to hearing from each of you every day. XOXOX!
I can't wait to try this. I bet the contrast of flavors create a party in your mouth. yum.
This recipe looks like it would taste good. I agree you should go for it. It took me a long time to decide on a career. I am an occupational therapist, and started out as a dance major. I work in schools with elementary school students, and I love working with kids. I think you should pursue your interest in nutrition. Good luck!
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