Tasty chocolate pudding dessert recipe has 58g of protein and is low calorie
If you're looking for a tasty chocolatey treat that is also packed full of protein and low in calories, look no further.
For those who are undergoing a lifestyle change, it doesn't mean that you have to miss out on all your favourite tasty treats, because there are things you can make that fit in with your fat loss goals.
TikToker @panaceapalm took to the platform to say: "What if I told you that this entire bowl of high protein chocolate pudding packs 58g of protein, for only 420 calories?" They also said it was "super easy to make" with only a "few simple ingredients".
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Why is protein so important for us?
The NHS shares that "Protein is an essential part of our diet, as it is needed for the growth and repair of all parts of the body. Protein is also important to help you stay well and fight infections. Protein is made up of many different building blocks called amino acids. The body can produce some amino acids but not all."
Healthline also notes: "The health effects of fat and carbs are controversial. However, almost everyone agrees that protein is important. Most people eat enough protein to prevent deficiency, but some individuals would do better with a much higher protein intake."
How do you make the protein pudding?
They shared that you'll need to first take 300ml of boiling water in a jug and 10g of gelatin powder, then you should "stir to dissolve and set aside".
In a blender cup, you should add 200g of Greek yoghurt, the gelatin blend, 30g of milk chocolate, 15g of cocoa powder, a sweetener of your choice, a 25g scoop of protein powder, which will ideally be a sweet flavour like vanilla or chocolate, or flavourless, and a pinch of salt.
Then, all you need to do is pop the lid on and blend the ingredients together until they're "completely smooth". You should pour the mixture into a bowl, and then cover it with clingfilm, and pop it in the fridge for two to three hours so it has some time to solidify.
Once it's taken out of the fridge, you can enjoy it. People raved about it in the comments, saying that it was "fire," and someone did an alternative, sharing: "I used choc peanut protein powder with some peanut butter. It does bump the calories but also the protein and tastes unreal".
What does the NHS say about calories?
The recommended daily calorie intake for the average person is:
2,500kcal for men
2,000kcal for women
When trying to lose weight, the average person should aim to reduce their daily calorie intake by about 600kcal.
That means reducing calories from the recommended daily allowance to:
1,900kcal for men
1,400kcal for women