Description
A silky healthy chocolate pudding made with cocoa milk maple syrup and Greek yogurt for a creamy naturally sweet dessert that is ready in about 15 minutes.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups (360 ml) milk of choice
1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons (24 g) cornstarch or arrowroot powder
3 to 4 tablespoons (60 to 80 g) maple syrup to taste
1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Pinch of fine sea salt
Optional toppings: fresh berries shaved chocolate or granola
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan whisk together the cocoa powder and cornstarch until no lumps remain.
2. Slowly whisk in about 1 cup of the milk until smooth then whisk in the remaining milk.
3. Place the pan over medium heat and cook 5 to 8 minutes whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and small bubbles form around the edges.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the maple syrup vanilla extract and a pinch of salt then taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
5. Let the mixture cool for 2 to 3 minutes then whisk in the Greek yogurt until the pudding is very smooth and creamy.
6. Divide the pudding into 4 small jars or bowls cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until fully chilled and set then serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Dairy free option: use almond or oat milk and a coconut based yogurt for the same creamy texture.
For thicker pudding add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch or cook 1 to 2 minutes longer before removing from the heat.
If the chilled pudding is too thick whisk in a splash of milk until it loosens to your liking.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and avoid freezing as the texture can become grainy.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 17
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 3.5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 10