Dieting is the worst. It’s not because we have to eat more salads and vegetables, but because we have to stop eating dessert. But, what if I told you that you could still get in shape by eating dessert?
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Now that I have your full attention, there is one dessert that actually can speed up your metabolism and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time. Can you guess what it is? Here’s a hint: It has chocolate in it!
Choco-Cinnamon Pudding is a tasty treat that is jammed packed with health benefits. It calls for wholesome ingredients that are good for you and your metabolism, and it doesn’t take very long to make.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tbsp sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 ounce dark chocolate, cut into small pieces
2-1/2 cups fat-free milk
Combine all the ingredients except for the milk into a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil and add the milk gradually as you stir. Boil for one minute and continue to stir, then remove it from the heat, let it cool and refrigerate it before eating.
To make this recipe even healthier, swap out the fat-free milk for some almond milk and substitute the sugar for raw honey or organic maple syrup. We also recommend topping this tasty treat with fresh fruits like blueberries and strawberries!