Healthy Chocolate Pudding
Indulge your sweet tooth with this Healthy Chocolate Pudding, a creamy and delicious dessert that satisfies your cravings without the guilt. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious treat using simple ingredients you likely have on hand. Perfect for weeknight desserts or festive gatherings, this pudding is easily customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer it topped with fresh berries or a swirl of peanut butter, this recipe offers a delightful chocolate experience everyone will love. At only 70 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that makes dessert enjoyable for all ages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups milk (or canned coconut milk)
- heaping 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup Dutch cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup sweetener (sugar, maple syrup, erythritol, or honey)
- 1/2 cup milk + 3 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
- Optional: 3 oz chocolate chips or broken-up bar, 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. In a saucepan, heat 2 cups of milk over medium heat. Stir in salt, cocoa powder, and sweetener until warm.
- 2. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/2 cup of milk until dissolved.
- 3. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the warm milk and bring to a boil while stirring for about 2 minutes.
- 4. Lower the heat and simmer for another minute before turning off the heat.
- 5. Stir in vanilla extract and any optional chocolate pieces until melted.
- 6. Transfer pudding to a container and refrigerate for at least a few hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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