Easy Healthy Microwave Vanilla Pudding Or Pie Filling Recipe

Whip up this incredibly quick and healthy vanilla pudding or pie filling in the microwave! Perfect for sneaking extra milk into your kids' diets (or your own!), this recipe is ready in minutes and is surprisingly delicious. Enjoy it as a creamy dessert or use it as a base for your favorite pie. Variations for butterscotch and coconut are included!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 12 mins

Calories 193.9 kcal

Protein 14g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Healthy Microwave Vanilla Pudding Or Pie Filling

2 cups milk
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Easy Healthy Microwave Vanilla Pudding Or Pie Filling

In a 2-quart microwave-safe dish, whisk together 2 cups milk, 1/4 cup honey, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth.
Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir well.
Microwave for another 3 minutes. Stir well.
Beat in 2 large eggs and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir well.
Remove from microwave and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
For Butterscotch variation: add 1 tablespoon molasses to the honey in step 1. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter after step 5. Reduce vanilla to 1/2 teaspoon in step 5.
For Coconut variation: Stir in 1/2 to 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut after step 5.
Pour into individual serving dishes or a baked pie crust. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

53g

Fat

17g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy Healthy Microwave Vanilla Pudding Or Pie Filling?

Easy Healthy Microwave Vanilla Pudding Or Pie Filling takes about 17 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 12 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy Healthy Microwave Vanilla Pudding Or Pie Filling?

Easy Healthy Microwave Vanilla Pudding Or Pie Filling has approximately 193.9 calories per serving, with about 14 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Healthy Microwave Vanilla Pudding Or Pie Filling?

The key ingredients for Easy Healthy Microwave Vanilla Pudding Or Pie Filling are Milk, Honey, Cornstarch, Eggs, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.