GERMAN CHOCOLATE PUDDING

 Ingredients:

2 cups sugar free chocolate creamer,

1 cup water,

1 cup short grain white rice,

pinch kosher fine sea salt (optional),

2/3 cup shredded coconut (optional),

2 tablespoons sugar free syrup, wild flower honey or black currant molasses (see previous blog),

1/2 teaspoon coconut extract,

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon,

Directions:

1.In a medium saucepan, mix 1 cup of the creamer, rice, cinnamon, water, and salt (optional).  Over high heat, bring to a boil, reduce to a summer, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.

2. Best in the remaining 1 cup of creamer, the shredded coconut, wild flower honey, and coconut extract (optional). Simmer longer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender; for approximately 5 minutes.

3. Spoon pudding into bowls.  Cover with plastic wrap, and chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.