Easy & Healthy Microwave Chocolate Pudding Recipe

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:

Microwave Directions

1. Combine cocoa powder and cornstarch in medium microwavable bowl or 1-quart glass measure. Gradually whisk in milk until well blended.
2. 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.
3. 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.

This recipe appears in: Custards & Puddings NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/3 cup pudding (without candy garnish) Fiber <1 g Carbohydrate 10 g Cholesterol 7 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 2 g Calories from Fat 21 % Calories 78 Protein 5 g Sodium 56 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Milk 1/2 Fat 1/2