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FUELED Wellness + Nutrition | Protein-rich collagen pudding

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Craving something sweet but still want to stay on your nutrition game? This quick-mix protein pudding – specifically, collagen pudding – serves up creamy dessert vibes while sneaking in a solid boost of protein you can feel good about.

Brand Matters: Selecting your sugar-free pudding mix

Most sugar-free pudding mixes aren’t exactly nutritious, sweetened with artificial sweeteners and colored with synthetic food dyes. Simply Desserts sugar-free pudding mix is plant-based, stevia-sweetened and free of artificial colors.

Blend it with your milk of choice and protein powder – whey, plant-based or collagen – for a sweet treat that also brings a dose of functional nutrition.

Collagen Pudding

  • Base mix (package makes 4 servings): 20 calories, 4 grams net carbs, 270 mg sodium
  • Sweetened with erythritol & stevia; thickened with cornstarch + plant-based soluble fiber
  • Vegan, gluten-free and naturally sugar-free (no aspartame or sucralose)

Whisk contents of 1 packet with 2 cups dairy milk or 1 ¼ cups high-protein plant milk (e.g., Ripple).

Stir in 40 grams unflavored collagen peptides (about 4 rounded tablespoons) or any neutral- or vanilla-flavored whey or plant protein.

Nutrition boost (per serving):  Adds 10 grams protein (collagen) + more, depending on milk used

Why we love it:

  • Customizable: swap in chocolate, strawberry, or banana flavors; top with berries and crushed nuts
  • Option to keep it vegan with plant milk + protein, or go dairy + collagen for joint-friendly peptides

Pro Tip: Portion into single-serve jars right after mixing and chill for at least five minutes.

Fueled Wellness + Nutrition is powered by Evamor. Learn more at evamor.com.

Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD is a registered dietitian and nutrition journalist in New Orleans, and founder of the Eat Fit nonprofit restaurant initiative. Tune in to her podcast, FUELED | Wellness + Nutrition, and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @MollyKimballRD. Download the Eat Fit mobile app to stay in the know about Eat Fit partners, new dishes, festivals, and more. To schedule a nutrition consult with Molly’s Lifestyle Nutrition team, email nutrition@ochsner.org.

The views, opinions, and recommendations expressed by Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD, are her own, provided for general educational purposes and not a substitute for personalized medical advice.

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