Tell me who on this earth doesn’t love rich, creamy, chocolately pudding?!? This stuff is so yummy that every time you eat it, you’re scraping the bowl hoping for one more taste of deliciousness. That said, since going gluten-free, label-reading has become one of my favorite past times. The leading instant pudding on the market is packed with ingredients I don’t know or understand. Artificial this and artificial that. This ingredient list makes me want to pass on pudding altogether.
But then I stumbled upon a wonderful recipe in my favorite gluten-free cookbook* called “Microwave Chocolate Pudding.” I looked over the ingredient list and realized I have EVERYTHING I need for this recipe in my pantry/fridge, so I was set! I must say, this pudding turned out wonderful. My only regret is that I didn’t double the recipe. When my family caught wind of what I was doing, I had to ration my mixture into four small cups so everyone could have some. While I love to share with my family, I’m not opposed to hoarding this pudding recipe to myself next time.
Gluten Free Microwave Chocolate Pudding
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
This is super easy, delicious, and you probably have everything in your pantry right now!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, dessert, easy dessert recipes, kid-friendly recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 164 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Using a microwave safe bowl (medium to large sized), combine cocoa and cornstarch.
- Slowly add milk, whisking the mixture as you go.
- Microwave mixture on high for 2 minutes. Stir. Microwave for another 3 minutes, stirring EVERY minute. (Mixture should have the texture of pudding; if not, microwave for another 1 minute at a time until it thickens).
- Stir in sugar, vanilla and cinnamon into the warm mixture.
- Let stand for 5 minutes, then stir again.
- Add pudding to 4 small bowls.
- Top with sprinkles (optional) or whipped cream, or fruit - whatever you like!
- You can serve this warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Microwave Chocolate Pudding
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 41mg 2%
Potassium 202mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 21g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 3%
Calcium 11%
Iron 4.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.