Quick Chocolate Pudding
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Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
| 1/4 | cup unsweetened cocoa powder |
| 2 | tablespoons cornstarch |
| 1-1/2 | cups reduced-fat (2%) milk |
| 6 | to 8 packets sugar substitute or equivalent of 1/3 cup sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla |
| 1/8 | teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) |
| Assorted sugar-free candies (optional) |
Preparation
- Combine cocoa powder and cornstarch in medium microwavable bowl or 1-quart glass measure. Gradually whisk in milk until well blended.
- Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes; stir. Microwave on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) 3 to 4-1/2 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 1-1/2 minutes.
- Stir in sugar substitute, vanilla and cinnamon, if desired. Let stand at least 5 minutes before serving, stirring occasionally to prevent skin from forming. Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with candies just before serving, if desired.
Nutritional Information
| Serving Size: | 1/3 cup pudding (without candy garnish) |
| Calories | 78 |
| Calories from Fat | 21 % |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 7 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Fiber | <1 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Sodium | 56 mg |
Dietary Exchange
| Milk | 1/2 |
| Fat | 1/2 |
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