Healthy Chocolate Pudding
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this Healthy Chocolate Pudding—a guilt-free dessert perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings! This easy-to-make pudding is not only delicious but also customizable, allowing you to choose your preferred sweeteners and non-dairy milk options. With a deep chocolate flavor from high-quality Dutch cocoa powder, this dessert is sure to impress family and friends at any gathering. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, making it an ideal treat for meal prep. Serve it chilled with fresh fruits or a dollop of whipped coconut cream for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups milk of choice (or canned coconut milk)
- heaping 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup Dutch cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup sweetener (sugar, pure maple syrup, erythritol, or honey)
- 1/2 cup milk + 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- optional: 3 oz chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the 2 cups of chosen milk, salt, cocoa powder, and sweetener. Stir occasionally.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of milk with cornstarch until fully dissolved.
- Once the milk mixture is warm (not boiling), slowly add the cornstarch mixture while stirring continuously until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Reduce heat to simmer for one more minute. Stir in vanilla extract and optional chocolate pieces until melted.
- Transfer the pudding to a refrigerator-safe container and chill until set (a few hours or overnight).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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