Vegan Chocolate Protein Pudding (Two Ways!)

Name: Vegan Chocolate Protein Pudding (Two Ways!)
Prep time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 scant cup raw cashews OR use 1 cup (185 g) cooked unsalted black beans* in place of 1 scant cup cashews; 3-4 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk or light coconut milk*; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder; 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup ((or sub more dates)); 2 pitted Medjool dates ((or sub more maple syrup)); 1 pinch sea salt; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ((optional)); 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil ((for healthy fat, creaminess + firmness // optional)); Coconut whipped cream; Strawberries; Banana; Peanut butter