National Pudding Day?!?

Did you even know such a day existed? In the spirit of pudding, I thought I'd throw one out for all the low fat, low sugar, eating "healthy", guilt-free friends out there in blog-land. My dad was recently diagnosed with diabetes so for his first "diabetic holiday" my nephew and I made him this chocolate mouse pie, so we were all able to enjoy a piece of the same dessert!

Here's what you'll need:

1 1/2 c. skim milk (cold)

2 packages of chocolate fat-free/sugar-free gelatin instant pudding mix
1 pre-packaged low-fat graham cracker pie crust
1 8 oz. tub of fat-free non-dairy whipped topping (optional)



Mix the milk and gelatin instant pudding mix in a large mixing bowl.

Beat with an electric mixer for about 1 minute or until well mixed. (It will be a thick consistency)

Fold in the fat-free non-dairy whipped topping.

Pour mixture into low-fat graham cracker pie crust.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve & Enjoy!

Variations:
To make a frozen chocolate mousse pie: Put the completed pie in the freezer for 4 hours instead of the fridge!

For a frozen (or regular) chocolate mint mousse pie: Add 1/2 teaspoon mint extract to the pudding with the whipped topping. Pour mixture into low-fat graham cracker pie crust. Freeze or refrigerate for at least 2 hours.