2 tbsp. cornstarch
If chocolate pudding, 2 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. milk (the instant skim milk works well)
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Stir cornstarch, cocoa if used, and sugar together in a saucepan. Stir egg into mixture thoroughly. Add milk a little at a time. Add butter and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly. If pudding has lumps, beat a few moments with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Cool or serve warm. For a delicious banana wafer pudding, pour over vanilla wafers and top with bananas.