Vegan/Paleo Chocolate Pudding

This was super quick and easy to put together, maybe 10 min of work, minus the chilling time.

Vegan Chocolate Pudding
1/4 c Sugar (for Paleo sub in 2 T Honey + 1 packet Stevia, or 1/4 c Honey, or any other equivalent)
3 T Coco Powder
pinch Salt
1/6 c Hot Water (This ends up being about 2 1/2 T)
2/3 c Milk (of your choice)
1/3 c Milk (of your choice, yes, in a separate bowl)
1 1/2 T Tapioca Starch
2 T Chocolate pieces (I used Enjoy Life chocolate chips) (optional)

1. In a small bowl, mix together sugar, coco powder, and salt.
2. In another small bowl, whisk together 1/3 c Milk and Tapioca starch. Make sure to remove all lumps at this stage.
3. Heat water in small saucepan to boil.
4. Whisk in coco powder mixture. Reduce heat to medium.
5. Add 2/3 c milk to the saucepan. Bring to a boil.
6. Add 1/3 c milk and tapioca starch to the pan. Bring to a boil, boil for 30 seconds, continuously stirring.
7. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate pieces.
8. Pour into bowl, cover surface with parchment or plastic wrap. Chill.

Keeps for 4-5 days. Makes about 1 c of pudding.