This delicious chocolate pudding recipe contains superfoods like dark chocolate and coconut milk, which are chock-full of antioxidants that help to prevent cellular damage. Pudding recipes are often considered painstaking and difficult to make. This is why so many pudding lovers turn to the instant boxed variety when they get a taste for the creamy taste of chocolate pudding. Unfortunately, the instant boxed ingredients are not a healthy option. Not to mention the end product has a chemical taste that is not even close to the rich, creamy taste of this pudding. Looking for awesome desserts for your family? This chocolate pudding recipe is a hit with people of all ages.
We love the idea of healthy desserts because they allow you to satisfy your sweet tooth without the fat and calories found in traditional recipes. There are plenty of ways you can clean up your favorite dessert options and never again feel as if being healthy means feeling deprived. As a matter of fact, the best way to lead a healthy life is to adjust your favorite things so they fit your new lifestyle. Giving up things you love rarely works, but adjusting the recipes so they are clean and healthy allows you to enjoy your favorite foods without the risk.
Looking for other healthy dessert options? We have plenty of choices. Try this summer cake recipe here or give one of our autumn favorites a try.
Yields: 6 | Serving size: ½ Cup | Calories: 283 | Total Fat: 12 gm | Saturated Fats: 4 gm | Trans Fats: 0 gm | Cholesterol: 2 mg | Sodium: 121 mg | Carbohydrates: 36 gm | Dietary fiber: 2 gm | Sugars: 25 gm | Protein: 5 gm | SmartPoints (Freestyle): 14 |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/2 cups lite coconut milk, canned
- 1 1/2 cups milk (I used 2% for this recipe)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a heavy non-stick saucepan, mix cornstarch and salt. Add honey, milk, and chocolate chips, stir until well combined.
- Cook over medium-low heat while stirring continuously to prevent sticking. Cook until desired thickness, approximately 15 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and allow to cool.
- Tip: This recipe can either be used as a pudding or pie filling.
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unsweetened coconut milk right?
Yes, unsweetened and in a can. You can use lite or whole fat coconut milk.
My family doesn't like the coconut flavor AT ALL. Do you think almond milk would work instead?
Janice, Not sure…but if you use almond milk, make sure it isn't the fat free version or it won't thicken up. Keep us posted!
Will it work with an alternate milk source (ie almond milk, soy milk, carton coconut milk)?
Shelley, I've never tried it with other milks but it should work as long as there is some fat content for thickening.
We made this yesterday with almond milk (vanilla unsweetened) instead of the canned coconut milk. It was fantastic! Good recipe!
Stephanie, Great! Yum…sounds good!
Made this today. Used canned lite coconut milk and almond milk instead of the 2%. It was delicious! I didn't notice a strong coconut flavor at all. Will definitely be making this instead of the boxed mix from now on!
can you make it without honey?
Sure, but you would need to add another unrefined sweetener…maybe coconut palm sugar.
can you make it with unsweetened cocoa powder instead of the chocolate chips? what would be the amount to use if so? thx
Tanya, I've yet to make this particular recipe with cocoa powder. Here's three recipes I highly recommend that call for cocoa powder: https://skinnyms.com/chocolate-chia-seed-pudding/ https://skinnyms.com/spiced-chocolate-and-avocado-… AND
https://skinnyms.com/creamy-clean-eating-chocolate… …this one is my absolute favorite! 🙂