When it comes to hormone balance, what you eat can make all the difference—especially during the luteal phase of your cycle. This rich and creamy Luteal Phase Chocolate Pudding isn’t just a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth—it’s packed with hormone-loving nutrients designed to support progesterone production and help detox excess estrogen. Featuring powerhouse ingredients like flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, and raw cacao, this pudding is rich in magnesium and zinc, two essential minerals for keeping cortisol in check and promoting a calm, balanced body. Whether enjoyed fresh or chilled overnight for a thicker consistency, this easy-to-make treat is the perfect way to nourish your body while indulging in chocolatey goodness!

Serves: 2 Total Time: 10 minutes (10 minute prep time, Overnight optional chill time)

Ingredients:

Pudding:

1 ripe avocado

2 tbsp raw cacao powder

2 tbsp raw sunflower seeds

2 tbsp raw sesame seeds

¼ cup ground flaxseed

2 medjool dates, pitted

½ tsp Ceylon cinnamon

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

Toppings:

Coconut yogurt, unsweetened

Raw sunflower seeds

Raw sesame seeds

Raw Cacao nibs

Directions:

In a food processor or sturdy blender, blend together all of the ingredients for the pudding until smooth and creamy.

Can opt to serve straight after blending, or if looking for a firmer consistency, place to refrigerate and chill overnight. 

Serve pudding to enjoy on its own, or top off with your favorite toppings or those above!

To store, place pudding to refrigerate in an airtight glass container.