Monday, March 18, 2013

Sugar-Free Pistachio Protein Pudding

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Let's face it: it's not really realistic for most of us to cook each meal each day. I don't know about you, but I find it almost impossible to cook more than one meal a day, without relying on leftovers or simple snacks like this! This sugar-free, high protein pudding is perfect for breakfast on-the-run, or a mid-day snack to help balance hunger and cravings. It takes less than a minute to make, which makes this even more awesome for even the busiest of people. The fat loss lifestyle is ALL about making it work within the schedule of your busy life, as best as you can. I am always looking for ways to cut down on cooking time by creating much faster, easier, and still tasty versions of what would normally be not-so-healthy meals.

 

Here is the SUPER QUICK recipe & instructions:

Ingredients:

  1. 1/2 packet sugar-free pistachio Jell-o pudding mix (alternatives: any other flavor you love!) *Note: the Pistachio mix does have real pistachio chunks in it, so if you have a nut allergy, use a different flavor)

  2. 1 scoop unflavored (or vanilla) protein powder. I love PlantFusion's unflavored because it's micronized, so it mixes very easily for recipes like this

  3. Unsweetened almond milk


Directions:

  1. Pour 1/2 packet of any flavor sugar-free Jell-o pudding mix into a bow with your protein powder

  2. Slowly add the unsweetened almond milk while stirring the mix, until it becomes a pudding-like consistency

  3. Enjoy immediately, or store in fridge for later!


And that's all you have to do for this super quick and filling snack! Experiment with different flavors if you'd like. This is really filling, so you may even be able to use this as an actual meal. The sugar-free flavorings can be a buffer for some, and a trigger for others. Make sure you pay attention to your body's own reactions to sugar-free products so that you can make the best choices for YOUR unique fat loss formula!