You're Only 2 Ingredients Away From Delicious Vegan Chocolate Pudding

The simplest recipes are sometimes the ones that only take a few ingredients to make like macaroni and cheese or a simple loaf of banana bread. With just two ingredients, those who long for the nostalgic taste of chocolate pudding can make a vegan version in the comfort of their kitchen.

For pudding lovers who want a healthier version of this classic treat, all it takes is silken tofu and melted chocolate chips. For anyone who's skeptical, the combination of the two ingredients results in a soft pudding texture and the melted chocolate covers the taste of the tofu, so it doesn't just taste like tofu with a bit of chocolate on top.

The key is to get the right mix of tofu and chocolate, a 3:1 ratio, to pull it together. The silken tofu offers a creamy, soft texture once it's blended and the chocolate — well, it offers a rich chocolatey flavor. Blending the two together until thick results in a flavorful pudding that fully takes on the taste of the chocolate that's used — and who doesn't love a healthy dessert that doesn't actually taste healthy?

Not only is this vegan pudding easy to make, it's also very easy to customize. The easiest customization starts with the chocolate. While semisweet chocolate offers a middle ground of flavor, the recipe can be tweaked with milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, a combination of chips, or your favorite melted vegan chocolate bar, depending on flavor preferences.

For those who want more sweetness in their pudding, the sky can be the limit. A scoop of berries on top can add color and sweetness without adding artificial sugars. A splash of maple syrup can add even richer flavor, and even a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of cocoa, or classic vegan ice cream toppings can make this simple dessert seem more involved than it really is.

While this two-ingredient pudding can be made in mere minutes, there are a lot more sweet vegan desserts that can be enjoyed. Whether you're in the mood for a perfectly moist vegan chocolate cake or a vegan-friendly pie, vegan desserts can be full of flavor with a little persistence and creativity.