Rich Hot Chocolate & Chilled Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients (for 1 Liter):

• 1 liter organic whole milk
• 5 tbsp (55 g) Natureland Cacao Powder
• 60 g acacia honey
• 4 tsp (12 g) Natureland Cornstarch
• ¼ tsp green stevia powder (optional)
• ⅛ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp Natureland Bourbon Vanilla Powder

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, whisk together the Natureland Cacao Powder, Natureland Cornstarch, and sea salt.

2. Add a small amount of the cold milk and whisk until completely smooth.

3. Gradually whisk in the remaining milk.

4. Place over medium heat, whisking continuously.

5. Once the mixture reaches a gentle simmer, continue cooking for 2–3 minutes until smooth, glossy, and slightly thickened.

6. Remove from the heat.

7. Stir in the acacia honey, the optional green stevia powder, and the Natureland Bourbon Vanilla Powder until completely dissolved.

8. Serve hot, or refrigerate for several hours or overnight to produce a rich chocolate pudding.

Notes:

• Enjoy hot as a rich drinking chocolate or chilled overnight as a smooth chocolate pudding.
• The 12 g cornstarch gives a silky texture when hot and a creamy, spoonable pudding after chilling.
• The optional ¼ tsp green stevia powder can increase sweetness without adding calories. Since green stevia varies between brands, adjust to taste.
• For a sweeter version intended for children or guests who prefer a sweeter chocolate, the acacia honey may be increased to 120 g per liter.

Nutrition (Approximate):

Per 40 ml (Kuwaiti coffee cup)

• Calories: ~43 kcal
• Protein: ~1.4 g
• Carbohydrates: ~4.8 g
• Fat: ~1.9 g

Per 160 ml (4 Kuwaiti coffee cups)

• Calories: ~170 kcal
• Protein: ~5.5 g
• Carbohydrates: ~19 g
• Fat: ~7.5 g

Per 240 ml (1 cup)

• Calories: ~255 kcal
• Protein: ~8.3 g
• Carbohydrates: ~29 g
• Fat: ~11.2 g