Hello! I came across this idea.. somewhere and tweaked it. My non-low-carb family raves over it as well.
I use Nitro-Tech chocolate protein powder (3 grams carb per scoop) in this recipe, as it is a staple in my house. (we weightlift) I don't know how this would work using other brands, because of the taste.

Single (large)Serving:

Mix one scoop protein *thoroughly* with about 1/4 cup cream and 1 tbs cocoa in a mug.

In a separate glass whip 1/4 cup of cream until whipped. Do not sweeten.

Crush about 2 tbs of frozen raspberries and put on top of the protein mixture. Spoon the whipped cream over top, give it 3 stirs with your spoon and voila. Incredible!

I've added a spoonful of instant coffee to the pudding with great results, as well as a spoonful of melted peanut butter!

You can also make it with vanilla powder instead of chocolate.

Sounds absolutely

Yummy


Must remember this one


Rob

WEEaaaooooowwwwwww!!!!!!!!



this is pure heaven



Rob

Rob, you tried it? Every time someone comes over for dinner I make this for dessert.. only adding 1-2 tbs of crushed raspberries into the mixture, and they can't believe I eat this when I'm losing fat.

Nitro tech (I am not assoc. w/ them in any way) so far has given me the best flavour, when I add a tsp of cocoa to it.
I tried some other brands but they had a very distinct whey flavour and smell to them.

take care,
Meg

Hey Meg,


I did try it and it bowled me over .

I am in the UK so our products are different to yours . I used a chocolate flavoured whey protein powder with cocoa as you described and it was unreal . The raspberries just give it that slight sweet tartness , I almost added splendor but it does not need it . I am surprised that you use cream so liberally , I only use it with caution and for treats only cos it is sooo calorific .

I do think that fats slow my weight loss down , problem is that I love them so . I am trying to eat with minimal added fats eg: to stop using mayo and vinaigrette , and to rely on naturally occuring fats or a bit of olive oil for flavouring or a bit of butter for frying .

I'd be interested to hear your opinion .


Rob

Right now because I am on a "mission" I would not eat that much cream every day.
But as for the fats, I find they speed up my fat loss. I just changed my diet around drastically (lol, I say drastically) I just mean that I went through a looong period of no loss eating low carb with a higher carb intake (40-70 or so per day) and now am tracking everything that goes into my mouth and doing a lot of exercise.
I eat about..60-75% of my calories from fat on any given day, keep my calories about 12-14 times my bodyweight, and try to make a lot of calories come from fats like olive oil, flax oil, and fats in the meats I eat. Carbs -30.
You know what, now that I am thinking about my diet I *do* eat a lot of cream, about 1/4 cup every day in an iced coffee. I've cut out cheese/dairy but can't let go of the cream.
That high amount of fat sounds scary to people who think fat is bad, but I love it because my meals taste great and it is working (yay!)
I read up everything I could for a few months on the CKD, cyclical ketogentic diet.. there is a forum on this board, and decided that at this point it is the way to go.

Take care,
Meg

I seem to be eating the same as you .

I also love cream , the thicker the better but I think of it in a wicked kind of way . I feel real guilty when I eat it sweetened by the spoonful with strawberries .

I try to get my fats from olive oil ,flax oil daily as well as ground flax ,avocado and fats from meat .
I dont know really what to make of calories . If I have too many and I dont loose then I blame it on the calories . I have also found out that there is no virtue in being hungry ,cos hunger does not speed up weight loss .

From time to time I get really puzzled how this all works , at times it does and at times it doesnt . Even if the calories are low it still wil not guarantee a loss however with a low fat diet , you will loose if the calories are low but it does eventually all slow down .

My fat intake is around 70% on most days, I would find it difficult to eat less ,unless I am conscious of not eating oils and mayo etc.

Well thats my lot .

That pudding is truely heaven ! I love the way the chocolate mixture gets all thick and sticky . In Europe there is a type of cream called creme fraiche , it is just the business!! far nicer than whipping cream and is very easy to make if you'd like to try .

Take 1 pint whipping cream
add 2 tbl fresh buttermilk culture and stir well
cover and leave at room temperature till it gets thick ,about 24-48 hours .

you can eat it plain , slightly soured or add AS to make it into a special treat .

I agree that there must be something in CKD ,cos when ever I slow down , I have a carb binge and it sems to kick start the whole process.


Rob

HI Meg,

that chocolate puddding is to die for!! I do however try to limit dairy, it can be a stalling factor for me. BUt once in awhile a pudding treat is cool. I noticed your doing the CKD!! I bought both DUchaines and Mcdonalds book about CKD. I should be getting it in the mail by tomorrow. How do you like the CKD? and can u have cream on the induction days? i love to workout so i really think the CKD will be great for me. the CKD is suposed to be temporary right? You only use it for 12 weeks, or until u have shed alot of faat. BUt then what? After you have lost the weight to you go back to atkins style eating everyday? Or can u do the CKD longterm? thanks for your time, and congrats on all your efforts!!

Piera

I have not read the books.. just spent countless hours on the net reading CKD stuff.
I love the CKD! I love to work out as well, and love the energy/strength that the carb up provides for weight training.

I do eat cream on the low carb days, usually about 1/4 cup in an ice coffee, or a tbsp here and there in shakes or eggs.

CKD is supposed to be temporary, for 12 weeks or so.. I don't know anything about going longer.

Afterward, I personally am going to either use a mass building CKD that Trainer Dan mentioned in the CKD forums, or do a low carb woe (which I love and enjoy) incorperating more carbs (40-80 depending on the day and workouts) so that I can fuel my workouts. I actually expect to be eating that way for life.

I would go to the CKD and ask Trainer Dan about doing CKD long term, he has a lot of experience with it.

Good luck! Keep me informed on your CKD experience.
Meg

This sound good. Can i get this protien powder at a GNC store.

Anything is possible with prayer. tina

I *know* you can get it at GNC, and you might be abe to find it cheaper at another vitamin/supplement store. It probably will not be at a "health food" store though.
It is expensive compared to other protein powders I think, but by far the best tasting. (according to my husband and me)

Or you can order it online ~ http://store.yahoo.com/vitaglo/index.html

The price at the website was the same as what you would pay at GNC, unless GNC is having a sale of you have their gold card. Shipping is free over $20 at the website.

Meg