This lightweight tapioca pudding offers all the comforting nostalgia of a classic dessert without the heavy calorie count. By utilizing skim milk and a sugar substitute, this recipe delivers a smooth, creamy texture and gentle sweetness that satisfies cravings while keeping dietary goals in check. The addition of egg whites provides a delicate richness and helps thicken the mixture naturally, creating a silky mouthfeel that rivals traditional custards. The minute tapioca pearls soften perfectly in the milk, releasing just enough starch to give the pudding its characteristic body. This dish is ideal for those managing blood sugar levels or simply looking for a lighter treat. It serves beautifully as a post-dinner comfort food, a healthy snack option, or a guilt-free addition to a brunch spread. Warm or chilled, it retains its tender consistency and subtle vanilla aroma, making it a versatile and wholesome choice for any occasion.
Tapioca Pudding – Diet
Description
This lightweight tapioca pudding offers all the comforting nostalgia of a classic dessert without the heavy calorie count. By utilizing skim milk and a sugar substitute, this recipe delivers a smooth, creamy texture and gentle sweetness that satisfies cravings while keeping dietary goals in check. The addition of egg whites provides a delicate richness and helps thicken the mixture naturally, creating a silky mouthfeel that rivals traditional custards. The minute tapioca pearls soften perfectly in the milk, releasing just enough starch to give the pudding its characteristic body. This dish is ideal for those managing blood sugar levels or simply looking for a lighter treat. It serves beautifully as a post-dinner comfort food, a healthy snack option, or a guilt-free addition to a brunch spread. Warm or chilled, it retains its tender consistency and subtle vanilla aroma, making it a versatile and wholesome choice for any occasion.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine the minute tapioca, skim milk, sugar twin, and egg whites in a medium saucepan.
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Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well blended.
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Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes to allow the tapioca to begin softening.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a full boil.
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Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat immediately.
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Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
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Allow the pudding to cool for 20 minutes, during which it will thicken.
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Stir the pudding once more before serving warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 181.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 142.5mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 34.7g12%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 34.7g
- Protein 10.9g22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
To make chocolate tapioca, add 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Hershey's) to the ingredients before cooking.
Storage: Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. The pudding may thicken further when chilled; stir in a splash of skim milk if desired before serving.
Nutritional Note: Each serving is approximately equivalent to 1 bread exchange and 1 milk exchange in diabetic meal planning, with roughly 80 calories per serving.
