Description
Discover the joy of making a creamy and indulgent Healthy Chocolate Pudding that satisfies your sweet cravings while keeping health in mind. This delightful dessert combines rich Dutch cocoa powder with a smooth, velvety texture, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this easy-to-make pudding using simple ingredients that are versatile and customizable. Whether you enjoy it as a snack or after dinner, this pudding is perfect for everyone, including those seeking lighter dessert options. Serve it chilled and topped with fresh fruits or nuts for an extra special treat!
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)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup milk
- optional: chocolate chips and pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk. Stir in salt, cocoa powder, and sweetener until combined.
- In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/2 cup milk until smooth.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the warm milk and bring to a boil while stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat and simmer for another minute before removing from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract and optional chocolate pieces until melted.
- Transfer to serving dishes and refrigerate until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg