Aunt Rocky’s Rich Microwave Chocolate Pudding

In an 8-cup glass measure or medium microwaveable bowl, whisk cocoa, salt, glucomannan and powdered sweetener. (Pudding is going to bubble up during cooking, so use a large bowl or measuring cup to keep it from boiling over.)

Combine cream, water and vanilla. Gradually whisk about half of the liquid into the dry mixture, whisking until completely moistened. Slowly whisk in the rest of the liquid.

Break up the dark chocolate squares and add to the pudding mixture. Microwave on high setting for 1 minute. Whisk briskly, then continue cooking in 40-second intervals, whisking each time. Cook until it comes to a bubbly boil and chocolate bar is melted. It should be starting to thicken, and will thicken a lot more as it cools. (Trial and error will tell you how soft or thick you want it to suit your own taste in puddings.)

Pour into seven 4-ounce ramekins or serving dishes. Chill thoroughly before serving. Store covered in refrigerator. May be frozen and defrosted on the counter with no separation of the pudding.

Variation: If you like mocha, add 1 teaspoon instant coffee to the liquid ingredients.

Inspired by a chocolate pudding recipe at Genaw.com.

Nutrition estimates are calculated per serving with My Fitness Pal’s online recipe analyzer. If you make any changes to the ingredients, your results may differ. The recipe is stored there and available to MFP users for logging in their food diaries.

I do not include sugar alcohols or liquid Sucralose in my nutrition counts, as they are not absorbed by the body and rate zero on the glycemic index.

Calories 156, Total Fat 14.6 g, Saturated Fat 16 g, Total Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Dietary Fiber 1.7g, Net Carbs 1.5 g, Sugars 1 g, Protein 2 g. Macros: 92% fat, 5% protein, 3% net carbs.

© January 21, 2017 Roxana Lopez for Aunt Rocky’s

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