In a blender, combine the almond milk, agar, vanilla bean, cocoa powder, salt and maple syrup. Blend until well combined. Add the lecithin and coconut oil, and blend for a few minutes until well combined, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. The mixture will be the consistency of a thin milkshake. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove vanilla bean bits, pour into cups or molds and chill until set, about 1 hour. Top with a few cocoa nibs or a sprinkling of cocoa powder and serve.
The pudding will keep in the fridge for up to about a week, but I dare you to make it last that long!
Notes
Adapted from Cafe Gratitude's cookbook.You may consider doubling this right off the bat, since the pudding's lighter-than-air texture makes it easy to eat a whole cup faster than you might expect/like. If you don't feel like making your own almond milk, you can purchase freshly made almond milk from Cafe Gratitude, or try subbing a store bought milk substitute. Canned coconut milk might do; I would try half light and half regular. I've also made this from fresh coconut milk, which you make by blending the flesh and the water from a young thai coconut, with excellent results.Nutritional values are based on one of two servings.