1/4cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2cups reduced-fat or 2% milk
6 to 8 packets sugar substitute or equivalent of 1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, grind, optional
Assorted sugar-free candies, optional
bCOOKING INSTRUCTIONS:[/b]
- In a microwaveable bowl or 1-quart glass mixture, combine the cocoa powder and cornstarch.
- Slowly pour on milk, stir until well blended.
- Place the mixture in the microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Mix well after 2 minutes.
- Microwave again for another 3 to 4 1/2 minutes on MEDIUM TO HIGH.
- Stir the mixture every 1 1/1 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
- Mix sugar substitute, vanilla and cinnamon to taste, if desired.
- Let the pudding cool for at least 5 minutes. May be served warm or cold.
- Candies can be used as garnishing.
Can make 4 Servings
bDietary Exchanges:[/b]
1/2 Milk, 1/2 Fat
78 Calories (21% of calories from fat), 2g Total
Fat, 1g Saturated Fat, 5g Protein, 10g
Carbohydrate, 7mg Cholesterol, 2g Dietary
Fiber, 56mg Sodium