The other day my mother-in-law dropped off some strawberries from a local farm. Aren’t they beautiful?
What would you do with a fresh bowl of strawberries? I love to eat fresh strawberries and most of the time I just eat them as is. This time, I decided to do something special with these beauties.
I used them to create a guilt-free way to get a chocolate fix!
How does this sound: a dessert that has the taste of a chocolate covered strawberry, with low calories, and minimal effort.
I thought that sounded good too!
I love this chocolate covered strawberry pudding because you get all the taste of a chocolate covered strawberry with fewer calories, less mess and hardly any effort!
This dessert can be whipped up in 10 minutes and only requires 4 ingredients which makes it a really easy on your budget.
- 1 1.4 oz package sugar free instant chocolate pudding (do not follow directions on the box)
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups fresh cut strawberries
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Using a whisk, stir the pudding mix and milk together in a small bowl until the pudding is dissolved (about 2 minutes)
- In a larger bowl, gently fold together the pudding & milk mixture, strawberries and marshmallows.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then serve.
- This pudding tastes best fresh. You can refrigerate the leftovers but be aware the marshmallows may get a little mushy after a day or so.
In case you’re curious, here’s the calorie count:
- Sugar free pudding mix: 120
- 1 cup skim milk: 103
- 3 cups strawberries: 159
- 1 cup mini marshmallows: 160
TOTAL: 542 calories with 136 calories per serving!
I call that a smart way to enjoy some chocolate!
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This looks amazing! Cassie would love this! Instead of a birthday cake, she always wants chocolate covered strawberries. Pinned. Thanks for being a part of our party. We love having you! Please stop by tonight at 7 pm and party with us! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com
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This pudding is great for any chocolate covered strawberry lover! Thanks so much for the pin!
This looks so yummy! Thank you bunches for linking up and parting with us! Pinning this!
Glad to be part of the party! Thanks so much for pinning this Kristi!
Wow..this looks good and something I can eat during the week and not feel guilty. Pinning it!
Thanks for sharing!
Yes–this is the perfect sweet treat option!
I love quick and easy desserts!
My kids would love this! I love fresh picked strawberries, there’s nothing better. 🙂
You’re so right–fresh strawberries are the best!
I just made some chia pudding – Not sure why I didn’t think to add strawberries!! Looks delicious!
Strawberries would be the perfect addition to any pudding!
Wow! This looks delicious – I love chocolate and strawberries – and the addition of marshmallows… yum!
You really can’t go wrong with strawberries and chocolate, right?
I’m pinning this! Is that marshmallows?!? yummy! Thanks for sharing.
Yes–the marshmallows are the surprise ingredient that makes it sweet!
Sweet and yummy! I love incorporating strawberries into everything this time of year. Great idea!
Have a wonderful day Carrie!
Strawberries make this time of year so fun!
Oh my! I have never seen this before but looks so delicious Carrie! My husband and kids would love it especially with the marshmallows! Pinning it 🙂
It’s as delicious as it looks! Hope you guys all enjoy it!
We are going strawberry picking this weekend, my kids (and I) would LOVE this! Pinning!
This is the perfect way to use those fresh picked strawberries! Thanks so much for the pin Carrie!