Chocolate Pudding

Makes 4 1/2-cup servings

This delicious old-fashioned chocolate pudding is sure to be a favorite.

2 cups fortified soy- or rice milk
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
5 tablespoons cornstarch
¹/₂ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Whisk until smooth.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until pudding is very thick. Pour into individual serving dishes and chill.

Per 1/2-cup serving

• Calories: 214
• Fat: 2.6 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
• Calories from Fat: 10.8%
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Protein: 5.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 45 g
• Sugar: 28.4 g
• Fiber: 2.8 g
• Sodium: 72 mg
• Calcium: 156 mg
• Iron: 1.8 mg
• Vitamin C: 0.4 mg
• Beta Carotene: 1 mcg
• Vitamin E: 1.7 mg

Source: Healthy Eating for Life for Children by Amy Lanou, Ph.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.