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Healthy Chocolate Pudding

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180
Enjoy a rich, creamy, and healthy chocolate pudding made with simple ingredients and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 2 cups milk of choice or canned coconut milk
  • 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
  • 3 oz chocolate chips or broken-up bar (optional)
  • 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Heat 2 cups of milk with salt, cocoa powder, and sweetener until warm.
  • Whisk 3 tbsp cornstarch with 1/2 cup milk until dissolved.
  • Add the cornstarch mixture to the warm milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
  • Lower heat to simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  • Stir in vanilla and chocolate pieces until melted, then refrigerate to thicken.

Notes

This recipe works best with Dutch cocoa powder; experiment with regular unsweetened cocoa if desired.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Healthy
Keyword: Chocolate, pudding