Name: Surprise Chocolate Pudding (Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free)
Ingredients: Date Paste; 1-1/2 cups dates, pitted; 1/4 cup water; Pudding; 1 cup peanut butter, almond butter or other nut spread; 1-1/2 cups date paste (from above); 1 avocado, split lengthwise, seed removed, scooped out of shell; 1 tbsp vanilla extract or paste; 1-1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 to 4 cups coconut milk or coconut water, as needed; Toppings - optional; Lightly sweetened whipped cream; Whipped coconut milk (chill thoroughly, whip just the solidified portion, discarding the watery liquid); Shaved dark chocolate or dark chocolate chunks; Dark Chocolate covered coffee beans or nuts; Fresh seasonal berries; Spiced pecans; Mint sprigs