Chocolate-Peppermint Pudding

Name: Chocolate-Peppermint Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 stick soft peppermint for garnish; 4 Tbsps cocoa; 2 Tbsps cornstarch; 59 milliliters sugar (or use half sugar and the sweetening equivalent of 2 tbsp. stevia or other sweetener)

This recipe serves 2. One portion of this dish contains roughly 2g of protein, 1g of fat, and Head to the store and pick up sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes.

Instructions

Put the peppermint powder into a 4-cup microwavable dish and add the cornstarch, cocoa, and sugar. Slowly add the milk, stirring well. (Some cocoa may not seem to blend in, but it will once you start cooking.) Microwave on high power for 1 minute. Stir well. Return to the microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until mixture comes to a boil. Watch it carefully to make sure it does not boil over the sides. Once it reaches a boil, give it 30 more seconds, stopping microwave if it threatens to boil over. Stir well, and pour into 2 serving dishes.

Ingredients you will need

Corn Starch