Description
This healthier chocolate pudding is rich, silky, and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Made with wholesome ingredients and easily adaptable to dairy-free options, it delivers a smooth, classic pudding texture without boxed mixes or refined additives.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 1/3 cup cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 2 cups milk of choice (coconut, cashew, almond, or dairy)
- 2 tablespoons ghee, clarified butter, or unrefined coconut oil
- 1/3 cup raw honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)
- 2 tablespoons grated dark chocolate (optional garnish)
- 1/2 cup whipped coconut cream or plain Greek yogurt (optional topping)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together arrowroot powder, cacao powder, and sea salt.
- Add 1/3 cup of the milk and whisk into a smooth paste with no lumps.
- Slowly whisk in remaining milk. Add ghee (or coconut oil), honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
- Place over low heat and cook while whisking constantly, scraping bottom and sides.
- Once mixture thickens and begins to bubble lightly, simmer for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and whisk in dark chocolate chips until fully melted and smooth.
- Divide into serving bowls and refrigerate at least 2 hours until set.
- Top with whipped coconut cream or Greek yogurt and grated chocolate before serving.
Notes
- Whisk constantly to prevent lumps and sticking.
- Place plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent skin formation.
- Store refrigerated up to 4 days.
- Do not freeze, as texture may separate.
- Adjust sweetness to taste before chilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
