Looking for a little something nutritious and delicious to satisfy your sweet tooth, but without the guilt? I am going to share a recipe that I truly enjoy. It is quick and easy to make. It makes a great snack in the afternoon or after a good workout.
Yield: 5
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 3 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tsp Espresso Powder
- ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 2 cups low fat Chocolate Milk
- 2 oz Bittersweet Chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk the sugar, cornstarch, espresso powder, cinnamon, and salt (optional) in a large saucepan.
- Whisk in the milk over medium heat then cook for approximately five minutes, stirring occasionally at first, then frequently and constantly towards the end until the mixture thickens to pudding consistency.
- Remove from heat; add chocolate and vanilla, whisking until chocolate is smooth.
- Serve warm or pour into individual ramekins and cover each one with saran wrap touching the surface as to avoid a thin film from forming.
- Refrigerate up to five days.
Nutrition Info and Tips
Per Serving (1/5 of recipe):
Calories: 176
Carbs: 30g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 6g
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Recipe compliments of Pam Anderson; Runner’s World, Feb. 2011
Photo Credit: http://www.runnersworldonline.com.au
