Lisa’s tips:

• I like to use ground vanilla beans. This is where this pudding gets its vanilla-ness from. Ground vanilla is one of my most favorite ingredients EVER. It is pure vanilla – no alcohol, no fillers, no preservatives. It’s raw, unrefined, unprocessed, unsweetened, and an antioxident that is full of vitamins and minerals.
• I like to use golden colored maple syrup because it keeps the color light.
• If you don’t have a Vitamix, soak the cashews before blending.
• Variation: add a frozen banana for banana pudding!