While it is still sugar and should not be eaten in large quantities, it does contain more trace vitamins and minerals than conventional cane sugar.Ĭacao Powder (or cocoa powder) – We discussed the differences between cacao and cocoa powder above but both can be used in this recipe. It is a good substitute for brown sugar as it has a similar taste.
This causes the water to evaporate and the small, brown granules of the sugar remain. The sap, or nectar, is collected, boiled, and then dehydrated. The components:Ĭoconut Sugar – Coconut sugar is a sweetener that is made from coconut palm sap. Dutch-processed cocoa powder is a cocoa powder that has been treated with an alkalized solution making it less acidic and richer in taste than regular cocoa powder.Īdding cacao powder to saucepan. When buying cocoa powder, be sure to look for a product with cocoa powder being the only ingredient as mixes often contain added sugar.
While cocoa powder is inferior in nutrients to cacao powder, it still retains antioxidants despite its heating. Cacao powder has more nutrients in tact from the whole cacao bean.Ĭocoa powder is the heated form of cacao that is much more standard on grocery store shelves. It is the traditional form that has been used across cultures for years and is specifically noted for its health purposes. It contains abundant antioxidants and is a rich source of magnesium. Mmm… whipped cream on top is our favorite! Cacao Powder versus Cocoa PowderĬacao and Cocoa powder can be used interchangeably in this recipe however, there is a notable difference between the two.Ĭacao is the raw and unprocessed form of chocolate. However, it would also be perfect in pudding pies, trifles, or poured over poke cakes. In individual containers it makes a fancy dessert with little effort. Our favorite way to serve this simple chocolate pudding is “as is” in small 4–6-ounce servings and topped with strawberry sauce and whipped cream. Hence the creation of this simple chocolate pudding without cornstarch, and when topped with homemade whipped cream, it’s a perfect homestead dessert. When you have a milk cow, you are always thinking of recipes that use the abundance of on-hand dairy.
#CHOCOLATE PUDDING FROMSCRATCH FREE#
Thankfully, from scratch chocolate pudding without cornstarch hardly requires any extra effort and is free of the artificial flavors, colors, chemical thickeners, and genetically modified cornstarch that these boxed mixes contain.
I remember emptying the contents from those little boxes and shaking them with milk, letting them set in the fridge and eagerly awaiting our chocolate pudding treat. Growing up, the only chocolate pudding we ever ate came out of the box. By swapping out sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa powder for more nutrient rich alternatives, this pudding is nourishing while still being delicious. This chocolate pudding without cornstarch is so simple, requiring only five ingredients and can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes.
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