Protein-Packed Hormone-Healthy Dessert: Quick No-Bake Chocolate Almond Pudding Recipe

Essential Takeaways

  1. Hormone Health: This Chocolate Almond Pudding supports hormone health with its mood balancing and Yin nourishing ingredients.

  2. Quick and Nutritious: Made with silken tofu, chocolate, and your favorite Elix formula, this pudding is both a delicious treat and filled with protein.  

  3. Great for Sharing: Easy to make and packed with flavor, this pudding is the perfect addition to your next cookbook club or potluck.  

Calling all chocoholics! Satisfy your chocolate cravings with a hormone-healthy twist. This Chocolate Almond Pudding, crafted by Elix advisor and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) nutritionist Zoey Gong, is rich, creamy, and packed with health benefits. It's a no-bake dessert that nourishes Yin energy and promotes emotional balance while delivering decadent flavor. Perfect for a cozy night in or your next cookbook club!

Quick and Easy No-Bake Chocolate Almond Pudding for Mood and Hormone Health

This Chocolate Almond Pudding is not just a treat; it’s a health-boosting dessert that you can feel good about eating. Silken tofu creates a creamy base that’s high in protein and low in calories, while dairy-free chocolate adds a rich, indulgent flavor. 

This delicious hormone happy dessert not only helps to balance and lift the mood, but it nourishes Yin. This is the calming, cooling, and moistening energy that’s foundational to overall wellness. Yin can be depleted by stress, a hectic lifestyle, overwork, or an imbalanced diet. 

TCM Benefits of Chocolate Almond Pudding: Food as Medicine for Hormone Health

  • Silken Tofu: Considered to nourish the Yin. It has cooling properties that help clear heat and toxins from the body and can promote moisture and relieve dryness. It is also a source of protein. 
  • Chocolate: In TCM, chocolate (specifically dark chocolate) is believed to have warming properties and can help uplift the mood and boost Qi (energy). It is often considered beneficial for the Heart organ system, which plays an important role in emotional and sexual wellness.
  • Vanilla: Seen as warming and is used to invigorate the Heart and Kidney organ systems. It can promote calmness and soothe the spirit, often helping with emotional balance.
  • Almonds: Not only another source of protein, almonds are moistening, helping to relieve dry coughs and improve bowel movements.
  • Pistachios: Thought to have warming and nourishing properties that can help support blood circulation, pistachios are also considered good for tonifying Qi, your body’s vital energy.
  • Goji Berries: Highly prized in TCM for their ability to nourish the Liver and Kidney Yin. They improve eyesight, boost immune function, and enhance vitality. They are ideal for nourishing and balancing the body.

Quick Mood-Boosting Dessert Recipe That Supports Hormone Health

Ingredients (4 servings):

  • 1 block of organic silken tofu
  • 1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips 
  • ¼ cup milk of choice
  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla pod
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 handful of sliced almonds
  • 1 handful of pistachios
  • 1 handful of goji berries
  • Elix formula of your choice

Method:

  1. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or over boiling water until smooth.
  2. Combine the melted chocolate, tofu, milk, sweetener, vanilla, Elix formula, and sea salt in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the pudding into serving bowls and top with sliced almonds, pistachios, and goji berries for a bit of crunch and extra nutrients.

A TCM-Approved Treat for Hormone Balance & Mood Support

This delightful pudding isn’t just about satisfying your sweet tooth; it’s about nourishing your body and balancing your mood. With TCM benefits like nourishing Yin and uplifting your spirit, this dessert is more than just a guilty pleasure, it’s like a hug for your hormones! 

Enhance your wellness journey now, with Elix! 

 

This article was reviewed by Zoey Gong.

Zoey Gong is a Traditional Chinese Medicine nutritionist, food therapist, and chef. Her recipes have been featured in various publications, including the cover of Food & Wine magazine in the February 2023 issue. She’s the author of The Five Elements Cookbook: A Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine with Recipes for Everyday Healing, where she guides readers in the basics of TCM through encyclopedic entries on common ingredients and 50 nourishing recipes.

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