Description
Indulge in our creamy Healthy Chocolate Pudding, a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with nutritious ingredients. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this pudding in no time and customize it to fit your taste preferences. It’s dairy-free, customizable, and makes for a fantastic make-ahead option that thickens beautifully in the fridge. Enjoy guilt-free indulgence while satisfying your chocolate cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 of choice + 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Optional: 3 oz chocolate chips or broken-up bar
- 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, salt, cocoa powder, and sweetener. Warm over medium heat while stirring.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the additional milk and cornstarch until smooth.
- Once the milk mixture is warm, gradually add the cornstarch mixture while stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for about 2 minutes.
- Lower the heat and simmer for an additional minute before removing from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and optional chocolate pieces until melted.
- Transfer to a refrigerator-safe container and chill until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg