Ready Made Protein Puddings and Gelatin

You want something sweet that still fits your plan, and you want it without cooking or measuring. Ready made puddings and gelatins are the easy answer, but they are not all the same. This page helps you pick by texture, flavor style and how you like to eat dessert.

Chocolate puddings

Chocolate is the safe choice if you want a dessert that feels like dessert. These puddings are thick and creamy, and the descriptions promise smooth cocoa flavor in every spoonful. The ProtiDiet version is mixed with cold water and is ready in minutes. Weight Loss Systems Double Chocolate leans darker and richer. Either suits someone who wants a true chocolate fix in the evening, or a treat to end a meal.

Creamy dessert flavors

If chocolate is not your thing, the Weight Loss Systems range has softer, sweeter options. Cheesecake gives a creamy tang, and Banana Cream is smooth and mild. These suit people who miss bakery style sweets and want something that tastes like one. They are a good pick when you are bored of cocoa and want variety across a week.

Toffee and bits

Custard Toffee stands apart because it is described as sweet and buttery, with real toffee bits. That gives you a little texture, which helps if smooth pudding feels samey to you. It suits anyone who likes a caramel style flavor and wants something with more character than plain vanilla or chocolate.

Fruity protein gelatins

Gelatin is the lighter option. HealthSmart Raspberry sets up like regular gelatin but with a protein boost, and Proti-Thin Strawberry Banana is described as light, fruity and jiggly. These suit you if creamy desserts feel too heavy, or if you want something refreshing on a warm day. They are also a good change of texture if you have been eating a lot of pudding.

How to choose

Start with texture. Creamy pudding and jiggly gelatin feel very different, and you will eat the one you enjoy. Then think about flavor: chocolate, creamy, toffee or fruit.

• Check the label for protein, calories and carbs per serving. The retailer descriptions here do not list them, so read the pack or the full product page.
• Look at the sweetener on the ingredient list if that matters to you.
• Note the preparation. The puddings here are described as ready in minutes, and the ProtiDiet one needs cold water.
• Compare box sizes. All of these come as seven servings, which makes a week easy to plan.
• Buy one flavor first if you are unsure, then add more once you know what you like.

Questions people ask

Are these really ready made?

Mostly, yes, but check each one. The descriptions say ready in minutes, and at least one needs cold water stirred in. Follow the directions on the pack.

Is gelatin or pudding better?

Neither wins outright. Pudding is creamier and more filling in feel. Gelatin is lighter and fruitier. Choose the one you will enjoy.

Can I mix flavors in one week?

Yes. Each box holds seven servings of one flavor, so you may prefer to buy two smaller runs of different flavors to avoid getting bored.

How do I compare them fairly?

Use the nutrition panel on each pack. Put protein, calories and carbs side by side for one serving, then look at the sweetener and flavor.