Healthy Chocolate Pudding
Indulge in a creamy, guilt-free dessert with this Healthy Chocolate Pudding recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this delightfully rich treat can be prepared in just 15 minutes! Made with wholesome ingredients like coconut milk and cocoa powder, it’s a healthier alternative to traditional chocolate puddings. Customize the sweetness to your liking with options such as maple syrup or erythritol, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. Whether enjoyed alone or dressed up with fresh berries and whipped cream, this pudding is sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings without compromising your health goals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- 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, maple syrup, erythritol, or honey)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice + 3 tbsp cornstarch
- optional 3 oz chocolate chips or broken-up bar
- 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat 2 cups of milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in salt, cocoa powder, and sweetener until combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch until fully dissolved.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the warm milk mixture and bring to a boil while stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Lower the heat and simmer for another minute before removing from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and optional chocolate pieces until melted.
- Transfer the pudding to a refrigerator-safe container and chill until thickened (a few hours or overnight).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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