Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this creamy Healthy Chocolate Pudding recipe! This delightful dessert is not only easy to whip up in just 15 minutes but also offers a rich chocolate flavor that satisfies your sweet tooth without the extra calories. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night at home, this pudding is sure to impress. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, you can customize it to suit your taste by choosing your favorite sweeteners or adding delicious toppings like fresh fruits or nuts. Enjoy this nutritious yet indulgent dessert that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups milk of choice (or canned coconut milk)
- 1/4 cup Dutch cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup sweetener (sugar, maple syrup, erythritol, or honey)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, warm the milk with salt, cocoa powder, and sweetener until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/2 cup of milk until smooth.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Lower the heat and simmer for an additional minute before removing from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract and optional chocolate pieces until melted.
- Transfer to a refrigerator-safe container and chill for several hours or overnight until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg