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“Chunky Monkey”… ย What is it about that phrase that immediately gets my mouth watering? ย Must be all the delicious memories of that rich & decadent flavor combo of banana – fudge – walnut. ย 
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And now I’m wondering, was it Ben & Jerry’s famous ice cream flavor that started the chunky monkey craze? ย And everyone else jumped on board with loads of cookies, shakes, and brownies? ย Or vice versa? ย Don’t know, and honestly doesn’t matter – cuz this is one bandwagon that I have no shame in jumping on!
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My favorite part about the whole chunky monkey combo is that it’s actually a pretty nutritious mix on its own (although not so much in the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream). ย Bananas? ย Lots of potassium & fiber. ย Fudge (aka cacao)? ย Antioxidants, magnesium, calcium. ย Walnuts? ย Source of omega-3s. ย Combined with luscious coconut cream and just 2 (that’s right just TWO) tablespoons of natural sweetener? ย Now this is a dessert I can seriously get behind.
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What makes this even betterย is that I’ve stirred in my Vital Proteins Grass-Fed Beef Gelatin. ย It’s a flavorless powder that gives the pudding it’s thickened consistency, while adding a solid dose of health benefits. ย Check out the Vital Proteins websiteย hereย to read more, or grab a canister for yourself onย Amazon.com!
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Of course this rich, yummy pudding is loaded with chocolate, and we know it has the hair/skin/nails/bones support from the gelatin, but it’s also got the perfect amount of banana flavor. ย I use one banana and blend half into the pudding base as a natural sweetener, and chop the other half into chunks to be stirred in for a sweet, chunky bite! ย 
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Get a bite (or 10) of this chunky monkey flavor fix without feeling like a chunky monkey (had to go there) with this creamy chocolate gelatin pudding. ย I know you will love it!
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This post is sponsored by Vital Proteins. ย Shout out to them for working with me to make this Chunky Monkey goodness a reality! ย And big thanks to all of you for supporting just Jessie B.!

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Print Recipe

Chunky Monkey Chocolate Pudding | PALEO

Servings: 6
Calories: 436kcal

Ingredients

  • 13.5 oz can coconut cream*
  • 1 tbsp Vital Proteins Grass-Fed Beef Gelatin
  • 1/2 tsp Vital Proteins Grass-Fed Beef Gelatin
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 banana, halved
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa or cacao powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (dairy, refined sugar free)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the coconut cream with the gelatin and set aside.
  • Slice a banana in half:ย  saving one half of it for blending, and chopping the other half into small pieces.
  • To a blender or food processor, add the remaining coconut cream, maple syrup or honey, vanilla, sea salt, and 1/2 of the banana.ย  Pulse until smooth.
  • Transfer the smooth mixture to a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the cocoa powder.ย  Bring the mixture to a low boil, then remove it from the heat.
  • Whisk in the gelatin mixture.ย  Let it cool to room temperature, then stir in the chopped banana, chopped walnuts, and chocolate chips.
  • Cover the bowl and transfer to the fridge, chilling until thick and creamy.ย  Give it a stir every 30 minutes or so to keep it smooth without a "skin" forming on top.ย  Top with extra banana, walnuts, and chocolate chips if you're feeling fancy.
  • Serve chilled, sitting out at room temperature for a few minutes to soften if you'd like.ย  Enjoy!

Notes

We found our coconut cream at Trader Joe’s.ย  Substitute full-fat coconut milk if that’s what you have, and increase the gelatin by 1/2 tsp.
Vital Proteins Grass-Fed Beef Gelatin

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 13mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Iron: 3mg
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