Chocolate custard: dairy, coconut, soy free

[Ttarail]

Looking for a custard that is dairy, coconut and soy free. I have a vitamix. I've tried recipes with avocado and I don't like them. Taste mainly.

[beachbaby]

What about banana, cocoa powder, and a little maple syrup or other sweetner mixed in the Vitamix? Maybe just a little avocado for creaminess? I made a raw pudding with hidden avocado for my 5 year old--she ate it, but then said it tasted weird.

[eveangil]

Can you have cashews?  I  like this one, 1 cup cashews, some maple syrup or raw dates to taste, a pinch of salt, some water to get it going, some vanilla.  yuM

[Bantams]

Can you have eggs?

You should be able to make something like a mousse - melt chocolate, stir in egg yolks and let cool a few minutes.  Beat egg whites with sugar to taste, to medium-stiff peaks.  Fold into the chocolate mixture and chill.

[ocelotmom]

Almond milk immediately jumped to mind for me, and google tells me that other people have done that successfully. Here's one recipe: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dairy-free-custard/ (not chocolate, but I assume you could throw in some cocoa powder with no adverse effects)

As far as avocado-based goes, if you're willing to try it again... IMO, if you can taste the avocado, you haven't added enough chocolate :) Type of avocado also matters - some have a stronger flavor than others. I've found that adding some pureed apple really does something to round out the flavor.