Homemade 6 Ingredient Chocolate Pudding

There’s something incredibly comforting about pudding. It’s simple, smooth, and brings back memories of childhood treats, but the store-bought versions often come packed with preservatives and way too much sugar.

So here’s a recipe I love: Homemade 6 Ingredient Chocolate Pudding sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey, made with basic ingredients, and ready in minutes. Plus, no eggs needed!

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Why You’ll Love This Pudding

• Naturally sweetened – skip the refined sugar

• Quick and easy – ready in under 15 minutes

• Comfort food magic – warm or chilled, it always satisfies

Homemade 6 Ingredient Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 cups milk (dairy or your favorite plant-based milk)

• Pinch of salt (brings out the chocolate flavor)

• 1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)

• 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey (your choice!)

• 1/2 cup milk (for mixing with the cornstarch)

• 1/4 cup cornstarch or arrow root starch (for thickening)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for warmth and depth)

Let’s Make It

In a medium saucepan, whisk together:

• 2 cups of milk

• Cocoa powder

• A pinch of salt

• Maple syrup or honey

  
  

1. Set the pan over medium heat. Stir it frequently so nothing sticks or scorches. You're not aiming to boil it—just gently heat it through.

2. While the mixture warms, stir the 3 tablespoons of cornstarch into the 1/2 cup of cold milk until completely dissolved and smooth.

3. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the warm chocolate mixture while whisking constantly. Keep stirring as it thickens, this takes about 5 to 8 minutes. You'll know it’s ready when it reaches a silky, pudding-like consistency.

4. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

 

The Recipe:

Did you try making this Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe ? We’d love to see your creations! Tag us on Instagram at Thesproutinghomestead or leave a comment below to let us know how they turned out. Happy snacking!