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Ingredients:

• 2 cups (480 ml) almond milk (or any other plant-based milk of your choice)
• 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup (50g) maple syrup or your preferred sweetener
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.

2. Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually pour in the almond milk and maple syrup, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.

3. Heat and Thicken: Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue to whisk the mixture constantly. As it heats up, the pudding will start to thicken. This should take about 5-8 minutes.

4. Simmer: Once it has thickened to your desired consistency, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for another 1-2 minutes while stirring.

5. Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

6. Cool: Transfer the pudding into serving bowls or glasses and let it cool down for a few minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or until set).

7. Serve: Once chilled, you can top your cocoa pudding with your favorite toppings such as berries, coconut whipped cream, or chopped nuts.

Enjoy your creamy, decadent vegan cocoa pudding!