- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon stevia or monk fruit sweetener
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional, or can be omitted entirely)
- 2 cups nonfat milk
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan, mix cornstarch, cocoa powder, natural sweetener and salt until well combined. Whisk in milk. Heat over medium, stirring frequently, until thickened and just beginning to bubble.
2. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips and vanilla until chocolate chips are melted and pudding is smooth.
3. Pour into 4 serving dishes or one large dish and chill until set. To prevent a skin from forming on top place plastic wrap on the surface of the pudding.
Tips:
Top pudding with sliced bananas or strawberries to add a serving of fruit to your dessert. You can even try sprinkling pudding with ground flaxseed for a slightly nutty flavor and a dose of omega-3 fatty acids.
