The Best 3 Ingredient Chocolate Pudding for Weight Loss: Guilt Free Dessert Heaven
This simple three ingredient recipe proves that healthy eating doesn't mean giving up dessert.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk any variety: dairy, almond, oat, or soy milk
- For Preparation
- Water for wetting the bowl
Instructions
- Step 1: Blend the Ingredients
- Peel the banana and break it into chunks
- Add banana pieces, cocoa powder, and milk to a blender
- Blend on high speed until completely smooth
- Ensure no lumps of banana or cocoa powder remain
- The mixture will be liquid at this stage
- Step 2: Cook the Mixture
- Pour the blended mixture into a small saucepan
- Place on the stove over medium heat
- Stir continuously to prevent sticking
- Cook for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens
- The pudding should reach a thick cream consistency
- Continue stirring throughout the cooking process
- Step 3: Prepare the Serving Bowl
- Take a clean bowl and wet the inside with water
- Swirl water around to coat all surfaces
- Pour out excess water, leaving the bowl slightly damp
- This prevents the pudding from sticking
- Step 4: Transfer the Pudding
- Carefully pour the hot pudding into the prepared wet bowl
- Smooth the top with a spoon if desired
- Allow to cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes
- Step 5: Chill Overnight
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid
- Place in the refrigerator
- Chill for at least 6-8 hours or overnight
- The pudding will set and develop the perfect texture
- Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
- Remove from refrigerator when ready to serve
- Serve directly from the bowl, or unmold onto a plate
- The pudding should hold its shape beautifully
- Enjoy your guilt-free chocolate dessert!