HEART-HEALTHY TAPIOCA PUDDING

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This is a recipe my son gave me and it is super-good! Forget those little plastic cups you buy at the store. This is the real deal AND it's heart-healthy! 10-03-15

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Puddings

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-3/4 c fat-free milk
1/3 c sugar
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
3 Tbsp quick-cooking tapioca
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg
ΒΌ c slivered almonds, dry-roasted (about 1 oz.) - optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a 2-qt. saucepan, mix milk, sugar, egg whites, and tapioca and let stand for 5 minutes. Bring mixture just to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and nutmeg.
  • 2. Transfer pudding to a medium bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on surface and let pudding stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • 3. Stir and pour into 4 individual serving dishes. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Serve warm or chilled.

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