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Elf Pudding

The elf on the shelf made its way to the pudding— and I don’t blame ’em! This luxurious dessert is packed with protein and chocolatey goodness.
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 ounces low-fat vanilla yogurt*
  • 2 candy canes
  • Mint leaves
  • Whipped cream, optional
  • Crushed candy canes, optional
Ingredient Details to Know
*You can use traditional yogurt for a smooth chocolate pudding taste or Greek yogurt for a tangier taste.

Instructions
 

  • Add the cocoa powder to the yogurt and stir vigorously until well mixed.
  • Stick the two candy canes upside in the pudding to resemble “elf legs.” Using your finger, gently wet the top of the candy canes with a drop of water and stick a small mint leaf to each candy cane (for the elf foot).
  • Garnish with optional whipped cream and crushed candy cane over the top.

Notes

Nutrition information provided using vanilla Greek yogurt with zero added sugar.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 150Carbohydrates: 11gProtein: 18gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 60mgFiber: 5gTotal Sugar: 12g— Natural Sugar: 5g— Added Sugar: 7g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.