Name: Healthy Dirt Pudding Cup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 6 chocolate wafer cookies; 1 large egg; 0.33333334326744 cup nonfat sweetened condensed milk; 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 2 cups low-fat milk; 1 ounce bittersweet or semisweet (not unsweetened) chocolate, chopped; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 strawberries

Healthy Dirt Pudding Cup

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Upgrade classic dirt cups by replacing the gummy worm with a strawberry to make it healthier, while achieving the same earthy feel. Creamy chocolate pudding (the "mud") is the ultimate comfort food and this easy homemade version is so much better than any pudding mix or refrigerated prepared pudding! A topping of chocolate wafer crumbs (the "dirt") provides an appealing texture contrast to the silky smooth pudding for a delicious snack or dessert kids and adults alike will love.

By Melissa Fallon

Updated on January 18, 2019

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Healthy Aging Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

6 chocolate wafer cookies
1 large egg
⅓ cup nonfat sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 cups low-fat milk
1 ounce bittersweet or semisweet (not unsweetened) chocolate, chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 strawberries

Directions

Coarsely chop cookies in a food processor. Set aside.
Whisk egg, condensed milk, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in a heavy saucepan until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, 7 to 9 minutes.
Remove from heat; add chocolate and vanilla, whisking until the chocolate melts. Transfer to a bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
To assemble dirt cups, divide the pudding between four 1/2-cup containers. Top each container with one heaping tablespoon of cookie crumbs and 1 strawberry.

Tips

Tip: For a variation, cut strawberry into small cubes and place between layers of pudding.

To make ahead: Prepare through Step 3 and refrigerate pudding for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263	Calories
8g	Fat
40g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 29g
Added Sugars 16g	32%
Protein 10g	19%
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 56mg	19%
Vitamin A 375IU	8%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Folate 20mcg	5%
Sodium 225mg	10%
Calcium 237mg	18%
Iron 1mg	8%
Magnesium 64mg	15%
Potassium 561mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.