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Almost Magical Chocolate Pudding

6 cups water, divided10 packets made-from-sugar artificial sweetener1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch3 packages (1.3 ounces each) packages sugar-free, fat-free, cook and serve chocolate pudding mixFat-free, nondairy toppingAdd 4 cups of water to a large heavy-bottomed saucepan and place over high heat.While water heats, add remaining 2 cups of water to a large mixing bowl. Add sweetener, vanilla and cornstarch and whisk together until well-combined. Add pudding mix and whisk until combined.When water in saucepan comes to a boil, pour pudding mixture into saucepan; stir constantly until pudding thickens and comes to a boil (usually 1 to 2 minutes). Immediately remove from heat and divide between 4 bowls. Refrigerate until cold.Serves four.Nutrition values per serving (with 2 tablespoons topping): 121 calories (3.5 percent from fat), 0.5 g fat (trace of saturated fat), 27 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 1.8 g protein, 0 cholesterol, 337 mg sodium.Lean Note: Since this chocolate pudding contains calories it still can, if consumed in sufficient amounts, raise your "Weigh Day" numbers.

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