You may associate pudding with those plastic cups you buy at the grocery store. This grown-up version is rich, decadent and chocolatey; it's made with real, wholesome ingredients, making it – in my opinion – the perfect Valentine's Day indulgence (no refined sugar-induced bloating or crankiness). An incredible way to end your romantic evening, this dessert looks elegant served in Champagne coupes or vintage tea cups with your fancy silverware.   Vegan Raw Chocolate Pudding Adapted from   Sarah Britton  for  The Kinfolk Table cookbook Serves 4

Ingredients 1/4 cup hulled  hemp seeds 2 heaping tbsps raw cacao powder 2 tbsps raw organic honey OR organic pure maple syrup 1 ripe  avocado 1 large banana, frozen and diced cold water, as needed OPTIONAL SPICED VEGAN RAW CHOCOLATE PUDDING: Add 1 pinch sea salt, 1 pinch ground cinnamon, 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper

Directions In a blender, combine the hemp seeds through to the banana (and the spices, if you're adding). Blend, adding cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired smooth and creamy consistency. P.S. A Valentine's Day round up HERE and cocktail ideas HERE.