Name: Raw Chocolate Pudding
Yield: Makes 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 10 fresh dates, pitted and cut in quarters; 10 dried figs, stems removed, cut in quarters; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons raw nut butter (optional); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2–2 cups filtered water

Editor's note: The recipe below is from Alex Jamieson's book, The Great American Detox Diet.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

10 fresh dates, pitted and cut in quarters

10 dried figs, stems removed, cut in quarters

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tablespoons raw nut butter (optional)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2–2 cups filtered water

Preparation

Step 1
1. Place the dates, figs, cocoa, nut butter (if using), vanilla, and 1 cup of water in a blender and pulse several times until the fruits begin to break down.
Step 2
2. Blend until smooth and creamy, slowly adding water as needed for desired consistency.

The Great American Detox Diet

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