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Healthy Chocolate Pudding Recipe

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This Healthy Chocolate Pudding is a creamy, rich dessert made with simple, wholesome ingredients like cocoa powder, milk of choice, and a natural sweetener. It uses cornstarch as a thickener to create a smooth, velvety texture without refined additives, perfect for a guilt-free treat that can be enjoyed anytime.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk of choice (dairy 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)

Thickening Mixture

  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch

Optional Ingredients

  • 3 oz chocolate chips or broken-up chocolate bar
  • 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Heat the Milk Mixture: In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of your chosen milk, salt, Dutch cocoa powder, and sweetener. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally until warm and well combined.
  2. Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: While the milk mixture warms, whisk together 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/2 cup of milk in a small bowl until completely smooth with no lumps.
  3. Combine and Boil: Once the milk mixture is warm (not boiling), gradually whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue heating and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Maintain a boil and stir continuously for 2 minutes to activate the thickening.
  4. Simmer and Thicken: Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently. This ensures a smooth and thick consistency.
  5. Finish with Vanilla and Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the pure vanilla extract and then add the chocolate chips or broken-up chocolate pieces, stirring until fully melted and integrated into the pudding.
  6. Chill the Pudding: Transfer the pudding into serving dishes or a container. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight to allow the pudding to fully thicken and set to a creamy, luscious texture.

Notes

  • The pudding thickens further the longer it sits in the refrigerator.
  • Only Dutch cocoa powder was tested; regular unsweetened cocoa powder may alter taste and texture.
  • Sweetener type can be adjusted based on dietary preferences or restrictions.
  • Arrowroot starch was not tested, so cornstarch is recommended for best results.
  • Optional chocolate chips add extra richness but can be omitted for a purer cocoa flavor.

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