Cauliflower Chocolate Pudding Recipe with Loblaws + Gift Card Giveaway
At the start of 2016 I moved in with the boyfriend and one of the selling points to moving to the area is the fact that shopping is so close by and that includes my favourite grocery store, Loblaws. Not only am I lucky enough to live so closely to a grocery store, but with Loblaws, I have access to such an incredible array of fresh, local ingredients – especially during the summer and fall months. I enjoyed mouthwatering watermelon, crips corn and all the squash my little heart desired.
Loblaws happens to be the largest purchaser of locally grown food in the country with 40 per cent of produce sold in their stores which is sourced by Canadian growers during this peak season. It is truly amazing to walk into my local Loblaws store and never be disappointed by their selection of produce. Fun fact. 99.9% of my recipes here are on the blog are made from ingredients bought at Loblaws – not to mention the countless bouquet of flowers I indulge in each week! For reference, check out my Instagram!
Loblaws has teamed up with the vegan YamChops butcher, Michael Abramson to create some unique, seasonally inspired recipes, perfect for dining and entertaining! The recipes are so amazing that I just had to make his Cauliflower Chocolate Pudding myself! It’s so yummy to enjoy and even easier to make! Not to mention it’s made with healthy ingredients!
CAULIFLOWER CHOCOLATE PUDDING
Cauliflower has been rising in popularity because of its versatility and nutritional value. This dish takes cauliflower to new heights, by using it to create something entirely unexpected: a sugar-free, super chocolatey after dinner treat.
Serves: 6 people
Prep time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Chef: Michael Abramson on behalf of Loblaw
INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups (385 g) Cauliflower, divided
- 1 cup and ¼ cup Almond Milk
- 1/3 cup Cocoa powder
- 10 Medjool dates
- 1 tbsp PC® 100% Pure Medium Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp PC® Pure Vanilla Extract
DIRECTIONS
- Wash cauliflower and break into small florets.
- Steam cauliflower until very tender and easily pierced with a skewer.
- Pit dates.
- Add dates and steamed cauliflower to a high-speed blender along with one cup of almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla.
- Blend until very smooth. Thin to desired consistency with remaining ¼ cup almond milk.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve. The pudding will thicken slightly in the refrigerator.
TIP: Cauliflower Chocolate Pudding may be kept covered in refrigerator for 3 days.
This recipe was so different than anything I’ve put together before and I can’t wait to make more recipes with Loblaws fresh produce! I want to give you guys the chance to create some great recipes as well, so I’ve partnered up with Loblaws to giveaway* a $100 PC Gift Card to one lucky Girls of T.O reader. The contest is open to Canadian residents only and ends on September 19th at 12am.
All you have to do is comment below and share one reason why you think supporting local growers is important! That’s it! Also, join me on social with @LoblawsON and use the hashtags #WeLoveFood and #NearYou to share what recipes you put together!
Happy cooking!
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Jessica W.
19 September
It’s important to support local growers as it makes our footprint in the environment smaller (the food doesn’t have as far to travel, etc). It also in turn supports jobs in the local community!
Wendy hutton
18 September
I support local growers as we get presher produce, keep the local economy going and creates more jobs locally
Pam
18 September
I think supporting local growers is important because it allows for these farmers to have an income and it builds community.
I am so eager and happy to visit our local markets each weekend. One of my favourite things to do.
Sara Rai
18 September
I believe supporting local growers is important because it boosts the local economy. Also it motivates the local farmers to continue what they are doing and help them out financially. It’s also a healthy choice.
Jenny
17 September
I think supporting local farmers is important because it supports local Farm families and in turn help build the community.
Krista M
17 September
It’s getting back to our roots, back to a simpler time. Buying local produce is important to support the hard working farmers who are our neighbors, the ones providing fresher food to our families, while keeping the economy strong within our community. We are also being great role models for our children who are the future generation of producers & consumers, setting the example of the importance of fresh food.
Jackie M
15 September
Supporting local farmers are important because it helps with the Canadian economy, provide jobs, and we trust our local farmers to use the right ways to ensure our produce stays healthy and keeping the Canadians they feed healthy as well!
Sara
12 September
What’s not to love? Fresher food, supports local business, less harm to the environment since food doesn’t travel as far, etc.
Sandy Guerra
12 September
It is important to support local farmers. We have one in Dundas Ontario, the marked is open on Thursdays. All farmers from the surrounding area sell their produce there. Why go anywhere else. The produce is much better in taste and all around. Organic farming is the best way to go. No chemicals used/pesticides, which are harming the bees and our health. Supporting, the local farmers, helps sustain their lively hood..why go with the big producers who use low quality of seeds and pesticides.\
Jenny
11 September
I think it’s important to support local farmers because it shows creates unity in the community, helping it grow.
angela m
11 September
I believe supporting our local farmers is important because it gives more jobs for local people and helps support our local community
Tony
11 September
Supporting local growers is important because we need to help local economy. Also, local food = less fuel to be used = less pollution.
Meg A
10 September
You are what you eat. Local growers use less resources, which means a reduction in pollution that affect the quality of the soil that grows our food, that affect the quality of the harvest or end product. Each dollar spent goes towards supporting the growers, not the corporations that actually deplete our environment.
Jenn
9 September
Supporting local growers is important to me because I like to give back and support my community, and buying local means that my produce didn’t have to travel thousands of miles to get to me.
christine w
9 September
Supporting local growers helps provides fresh food and support others in the local area. It’s great to know that more of my money is staying in the community!
Tracey
9 September
I believe it’s important to support local growers because the food you receive is fresher, tastes better and it helps protect the environment.
BlessedTA
9 September
It helps the economy and provides jobs
Marlene J
9 September
Supporting local growers helps preserve farmland. #NearYou #WeLoveFood
Jenn Beckett @jennpup
9 September
Our urban center is surrounded by farmland – something I appreciate so much when the harvest starts to come in and we can get fresh, delicious local produce! I love growing my own veggies and supplementing with locally produced food to keep my family healthy and happy and to help our region thrive!
Brandee H
9 September
I like to support local growers because I like to know where my food comes from. I enjoy talking to the farmers and being able to ask questions. I also like to help my son to learn and be aware of where our food comes from. I think it’s important to develop relationships with our farmers and to support our communities!
raz
9 September
I love supporting local, than you know your supporting the farmers tha work so hard to produce such yummy things from almost in ur backyard, honestly I love supporting small businesses in general as it helps the small guys that get over looked. Buying local stuff is one way to support the small guys out there.. cant forget about them
Francine
8 September
It helps keep jobs local, and reduces transportation costs by not having to truck/fly in fruits and vegetables!
Shelley N
8 September
supporting local growers is key since they provide high quality fresh product that I can trust to serve to my family
Jeannie Lam
8 September
I think supporting local growers are important because it means supporting local businesses. When we support our local growers, it means jobs for them and quality produce and foods for us.
Emily
8 September
I think buying local produce is so important because you know you’re getting food that is fresh and hasn’t been frozen and transported thousands of kilometers!
Melinda
8 September
Supporting local growers helps keep the money in the local economy thus growing the local economy!
Sandy Trojansek
8 September
Supporting local farmers is incredibly important, because they provide us with the amazing produce we buy at grocery stores and local markets! I’m fortunate to live in a community where we have several markets that provide incredible meats, produce, flowers, and other goods. It’s a staple in my household! Thanks for a great contest. 🙂
Brenda Penton
8 September
I think supporting local growers is important so that they are able to afford to keep doing what they are doing and provide for their families and also because it helps the local economy.
emma walpole
8 September
I love buying and using local farmers and growers specially where I live, near the St Jacobs market, we are spoiled with so many farmers and vendors. I love supporting them, knowing where my food comes from and truly believe it is healthier for my family. It is also great supporting my community and most of these farmers do a lot in our community like donating to food bank etc. I especially love Herrles market if you are ever over this way, stop by there store. only open May to October. best known for his corn
joy
8 September
it is important to support local growers because where would we be without them; imagine if all our fruits & vegetables came from other countries, and we weren’t able to enjoy the freshest, juiciest, tastiest food possible! our local farmers work long hours through all sorts of weather to put food on their tables, as well as ours. Why wouldn’t we support this!