Boosted Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe
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Homemade chocolate pudding is one of my favorite things. It is so smooth and creamy, and I have fond memories of eating it as a kid. Storebought chocolate pudding is okay, but homemade is so delicious!
I made some yummy boosted homemade chocolate pudding for the kids. I call it “boosted” because I substituted PediaSure SideKicks for the milk! SideKicks help to fill gaps in nutrition, which happens often with little ones. Each shake contains 7g of protein, 3g of fiber, and 25 essential vitamins and minerals. They are also gluten-free, kosher, halal, and suitable for kids with lactose intolerance.
*You can totally go with regular milk, or any milk product, so go with what you have!*
I love eating this homemade chocolate pudding with pretzels!
This chocolate pudding is good warm or nice and cold from the fridge!
Try my homemade pumpkin pudding, too!
My boosted homemade chocolate pudding is a great way to get the nutrients in. My husband and I could not even tell that there was anything different about the pudding, so kids surely won’t be able to tell. This is great for our 7 year old, who does not like any sort of chocolate-y drink, or anything that resembles milk!
SideKicks come in three flavors – chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, and can be added to just about any recipe that contains milk. Just swap the milk for SideKicks and you’re good to go.
Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe
Boosted Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe
This boosted homemade chocolate pudding can be made with milk or any milk product!
Ingredients
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 TBSP organic corn starch
- 2 cups of milk OR milk product, such as PediaSure, divided
- 1/2 cup of coconut sugar (or other sugar)
- 1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- dash of salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, break two eggs and pour off the egg whites. Save for another recipe.
- Carefully remove the membranes off of the egg yolks and discard.
- Whisk two egg yolks for about 30-45 seconds.
- Sift 2 TBSP cornstarch into the egg yolk mixture and whisk together, along with 1/4 cup of milk or milk product.
- Whisk until smooth and set to the side.
- Pour sugar, cocoa, salt, and 1 3/4 cups of milk or milk product in a medium sauce pan.
- Heat on medium-high until just bubbly (not a full boil.)
- Remove from heat.
- Scoop out about 1/4 cup of the hot mixture and slowly add to your egg mixture, while whisking quickly.
- Pour combined mixture back into the chocolate mixture and cook on medium heat, bringing to a boil.
- Continue to whisk.
- When a full boil is reached, turn down to a simmer and whisk and cook for 1-2 minutes until pudding is thick.
- Remove from heat and serve into dishes immediately, or chill and serve cold.
- Garnish with crushed pretzels, graham crackers, whipped cream, etc!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 269Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 175mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 1gSugar: 25gProtein: 11g
The writer is not a doctor or nutritionist and this nutritional information is just a guideline. Please consult your doctor or nutritionist for more accurate information.