Chocolate Tapioca Pudding

Servings: 4. Calories 178, fat 3.5 g (17% of calories from fat), saturated fat 0.5 g, protein 5 g, carbohydrate 34.5 g, cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 27 mg, fiber 3.5 g

Nutritional benefits: Isoflavones from soy milk; little saturated fat

Here's the recipe:

1/2 cup medium pearl tapioca

4 cups vanilla-flavored soy milk

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup light brown sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Soak the tapioca overnight in cold water to cover. Drain.

2. Combine the tapioca with the soy milk, cocoa, and sugar in a saucepan.

3. Place the tapioca over medium heat and boil gently, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens and the pearls look clear, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Serve warm or cold.