Skinny chocolate pudding
July 4, 2015I made this homemade chocolate pudding the other night, and let’s just say, I will NEVER buy store-bought pudding again. This has been a game-changer for us. I never realized how easy and quick it can be to make your own pudding. Bonus? You can control how much sugar is in your pudding and you can control the “chocolate-y” (technical term, by the way) level of your pudding!
It just requires a few ingredients, and maybe 20 minutes of time to whip up a batch of this stuff. Of course, decorating the finished product with a bit of whipped cream and chocolate syrup never hurt anyone- and only makes this pudding that much more irresistible.
I love the simple chocolate flavor in this pudding. It’s not overly sweet (although you can adjust the sugar levels according to your tastes), which I believe lets the chocolate flavor really shine!! Shine bright, may I add! So here’s how this all goes down!
Homemade chocolate pudding
Skinny chocolate pudding
Ingredients:
2 cups milk (I used skim for a skinny version, but whole milk would taste creamier, of course)
3 tbsp. corn starch
3 tbsp. cocoa powder
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Homemade chocolate pudding
Directions:
1. Add the cocoa powder to a medium pot and add just enough water (a few tbsp.) to form a smooth sauce.
Homemade chocolate pudding
2. Add 1.5 cups of milk to the pot and whisk continuously to avoid lumps. Bring to a boil.
Homemade chocolate pudding
3. In a small cup, combine the cornstarch and 0.5 cups milk. Whisk until perfectly smooth.
Homemade chocolate pudding
4. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pot. Keep whisking. Bring back to a boil. Add the sugar.
Homemade chocolate pudding
5. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Transfer to small bowls or cups. Let cool for a few hours to firm up.
Homemade chocolate pudding
Enjoy!
Skinny chocolate pudding
These are so delicious as they are, but of course, they’re even better with some whipped cream and chocolate syrup on top!
Homemade chocolate pudding
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Oh, chocolate pudding is simply the best isn’t it. Homemade…..yum! Love this recipe, I will give it a whirl.
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Thanks for your sweet comment, Catherine!
I totally pinned this! YUMMY! This sounds so tasty!
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Thanks for sharing this, Jess! I hope you try it and love it as much as I do!
This looks so yummy. Now I’m craving pudding!
It is tasty! Thanks for your comment, Pattie!
I’ll have to try it with your recipe. We tried to make it at home once but the kids didn’t like the texture. Yours looks a little thicker.
This one really was a hit with the kids. Hope you try it and love it, Jenny!
I must admit I have never made my own homemade chocolate pudding. You make it look so simple that I am definitely going to have to try it. Pinning this recipe so I can. Cathy
Trust me, it’s much easier than it might seem at first. Thanks for your comment, Cathy!
Scrumptious! I have to try this. Pinning! 😀
Thanks for sharing this, Vashti!
I’m loving this! Pinned and tweeted! I always love your creations, thanks for sharing this with us at our party! I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm, we love seeing what you have been working on! Lou Lou Girls
Thanks so much for your kind words! I’ll definitely be at the next party! Have a wonderful day!