MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Preparation time: Hands-on time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 7 minutes
3 Tbl. Cornstarch
1/3 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups Nonfat milk
1 tsp. Pure vanilla extract

Mix the cornstarch, sugar, and chocolate chips in a medium-size glass bowl; gradually stir in the milk.

Cook, uncovered, in a microwave on high, approximately 6 to 7 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.

Stir in the vanilla.

Top with whipped topping or whipped cream if desired.

VARIATION:
BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING:
Instead of granulated sugar, mix 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbl. packed brown sugar with the cornstarch and omit the chocolate chips.

SUBSTITUTION:
Replace the sugar with an equal amount of sugar substitute to reduce the calories by 40 and the carbohydrates by 12 grams.

Yield: 4 servings

Nutritional information per serving (3/4 cup):
Calories 150kcal, fat 4.5g, saturated fat 2.5g, cholesterol 0mg, sodium 45mg, carbohydrates 28g, dietary fiber less than 1g, protein 3g

Nutrition per 3/4 cup serving (with sugar substitute):
Calories 110kcal, fat 4.5g, saturated fat 2.5g, cholesterol 0mmg, sodium 45mg, carbohydrates 16g, dietary fiber less than 1g, protein 3g

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