5 Fun Recipes for Kids to Make Using Chocolate Pudding

Dirt Pudding
4 servings

1	(3.9) pkg. instant	4	graham cracker squares
	chocolate pudding mix	1	banana, sliced
2	cups low-fat milk	4	gummy worms

1. In a medium bowl, combine chocolate pudding mix with milk, stirring until well blended.  Let stand about 5 minutes or until thickened.
2. Place the graham crackers in a bag with a zipper seal.  Close the bag then crush the graham crackers.
3. In each of 4 small cups, place about 4 tablespoons pudding.
4. To each cup, add a layer of banana slices then add one gummy worm.  Top each cup with 4 more tablespoons pudding.
5. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers on top of each cup.  May be served right away or chilled and served later.

Nutrition Information per Serving: Calories 250, Total Fat 2.5 g (4% DV), Saturated Fat 1 g (5% DV), Cholesterol 5 mg (2% DV), Sodium 490 mg (21% DV), Total Carbohydrate 52 g (17% DV), Dietary Fiber 2 g (9% DV), Sugars 36 g, Protein 6 g, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 15%, Iron 4%.

Winter Wonderland Hot Chocolate
1 serving

1	cup low-fat milk	10	miniature marshmallows
2	Tablespoons instant
	chocolate pudding mix

1. In a microwave-safe mug, microwave milk on HIGH for 1½ minutes or until hot.
2. Add pudding mix.  Stir until all pudding mix is dissolved.
3. Stir in marshmallows.
4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information per Serving: Calories 330, Total Fat 1 g (2% DV), Saturated Fat 0 g (0% DV), Cholesterol 5 mg (2% DV), Sodium 950 mg (40% DV), Total Carbohydrate 68 g (23% DV), Dietary Fiber 2 g (8% DV), Sugars 45 g, Protein 10 g, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 25%, Iron 4%.

Smilin’ S’mores
1 serving

2	graham crackers	1	small banana, sliced
1	(4 ounce) chocolate
	pudding snack cup

1. Place one graham cracker on a plate.
2. Spread a thin layer of chocolate pudding on graham cracker.
3. Lay sliced banana on top of pudding.
4. Top with the remaining graham cracker.
5. Eat it like a s’more.

Nutrition Information per Serving: Calories 260, Total Fat 5 g (8% DV), Saturated Fat 2 g (10% DV), Cholesterol 0 mg (0% DV), Sodium 230 mg (10% DV), Total Carbohydrate 56 g (19% DV), Dietary Fiber 4 g (16% DV), Sugars 35 g, Protein 4 g, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 15%, Calcium 10%, Iron 6%.

Three Layer Chocolate Pie
8 servings

2	cups low-fat milk	1	(8 ounce) container low-fat
2	(3.9 ounce) package instant		whipped topping
	chocolate pudding mix
1	graham cracker crust,
	regular of chocolate, pre-made

1. In a large bowl, combine milk and pudding mix.  Beat with a wire whisk for 1 minute.  The mixture will be very thick.
2. Spread half the mixture onto the bottom of the pie crust.  Leave the other half in the bowl.
3. Spoon half the container of whipped topping into the bowl with the chocolate pudding.  Stir gently until mixed.  Spread over pudding in the pie.
4. Spread remaining whipped topping over the pie.
5. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.

Nutrition Information per Serving: Calories 330, Total Fat 12 g (19% DV), Saturated Fat 5 g (26% DV), Cholesterol 5 mg (1% DV), Sodium 570 mg (24% DV), Total Carbohydrate 51 g (17% DV), Dietary Fiber 1 g (5% DV), Sugars 38 g, Protein 5 g, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 10%, Iron 6%.

Rocky Road Pops
4 servings

1	(3.9 ounces) package instant	1/2	cup miniature
	chocolate pudding mix		marshmallows
2	cups low-fat milk	1/4	cup peanuts, chopped
			(optional)

1. Make pudding according to package directions.
2. Stir in marshmallows and nuts.  Mix well.
3. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze.

Nutrition Information per Serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 1.5 g (3% DV), Saturated Fat 1 g (5% DV), Cholesterol 5 mg (2% DV), Sodium 410 mg (17% DV), Total Carbohydrate 33 g (11% DV), Dietary Fiber 1 g (4% DV), Sugars 27 g, Protein 5 g, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 15%, Iron 2%.

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