Healthy Chocolate Pudding
Indulge in a guilt-free delight with our Healthy Chocolate Pudding. This creamy, rich dessert is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings while using wholesome ingredients. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up this luscious treat that’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike! Ideal for meal prep or as a quick sweet snack, this pudding thickens beautifully in the fridge, making it a versatile option for any occasion. Customize it with your favorite toppings like fresh fruits or nuts to take your dessert experience to the next level!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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, pure maple syrup, erythritol, or honey)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice + 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 3 oz chocolate chips or broken-up bar
Instructions
- Heat the chosen milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in salt, cocoa powder, and sweetener until combined.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/2 cup milk until dissolved.
- Once the milk mixture is warm (not boiling), add the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Lower the heat and simmer for an additional minute. Turn off the heat and stir in vanilla extract along with any optional chocolate pieces until melted.
- Transfer pudding to a refrigerator-safe container and chill for at least a few hours or overnight to thicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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