AIP Friendly Carob Coconut Pudding
Rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying, this coconut pudding proves that elimination-phase eating doesn't have to feel like deprivation. Carob steps in where cocoa can't go on the autoimmune protocol, delivering a warm, earthy sweetness that feels genuinely indulgent rather than like a compromise. Full-fat coconut milk gives the pudding its silky body, while arrowroot starch thickens everything without any grain-based or nightshade-derived starches — a detail that matters a lot when you're navigating a strict protocol. Ceylon cinnamon and a whisper of ginger add gentle warmth, and vanilla powder (not extract) keeps the ingredient list completely compliant. The stovetop method is straightforward: whisk, heat, strain, and chill — no special equipment needed beyond a saucepan and four ramekins. A spoonful of coconut cream on top makes each serving feel like something you'd find at a nice restaurant, not a therapeutic diet. Makes four servings, so it's easy to prep ahead and have a safe, comforting dessert waiting in the fridge all week.
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4 servings
- 2 cans (13.5 oz each) full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup carob powder
- 3 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined maple syrup are accepted on the protocol; the ~2 1/4 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid maple syrup, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp vanilla powder
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- coconut cream or toasted coconut flakes, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the carob powder, arrowroot starch, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and salt until evenly combined. Gradually pour in about 1/2 cup of the coconut milk, whisking constantly to form a smooth, lump-free paste.
- 2
Whisk in the remaining coconut milk and the maple syrup until fully incorporated. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture begins to steam and thicken noticeably, about 8–10 minutes.
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