A tasty treat!

I am always trying to find healthy snacks for the kids and I thought I'd share one with you that is very inexpensive. Aldi's sells boxed puddings for .29 cents. They have chocolate and vanilla. I have started making them a couple times a week. It only requires 2 cups of milk and a mixer. I even went further and put 2 cups of water in with 2/3 cups of powdered milk. A little cheaper. I mix it all together and we have a relatively healthy snack for quite cheap. I bought little cups with lids at the dollar store so the kids still feel like they're getting a nicely packaged dessert. One package fills the equivlance of a 6 pack of pudding from the store so for about .50 cents it's a terrific snack for the whole family. I should mention that as unappealing as the powdered milk is, you can not tell the difference in recipes.
I realize this is not as healthy of a snack as fruits or veggies but it has lots of dairy and is better than the expensive packaged food at the store with tons of additives and preservatives. Every kid needs a treat once in awhile! Also the sugar to dairy ratio is minimal.
Another treat that is one of my favorites is one made with ricotta. It calls for 1/2 cup of ricotta, a packet of splenda, xylitol or tsp. of sugar. 1/8 tsp. of vanilla and a dash of cinnamon. This tastes like rice pudding to me. You can also make it with a teaspoon of cocoa powder instead of cinnamon. Now it tastes like chocolate ice cream without all the sugar. I eat one of these almost daily. Especially when I am watching my carbohydrates.
I'll share more recipes when I have the chance. I love to experiment when time permits. Let me know if you try any of these, I am anxious to know what you think?