What seems like many moons ago now, when I checked out the Trim Healthy Mama book from the library, it was mostly to read about the details of the Trim Healthy Mama plan. My oldest daughter, Audra Elizabeth, had started following this plan and every night about the time I was going to bed, she would make a wonderful THM meal and the delectable smells would waft through the house. She always shared what she made, and it tasted good to me, and to The Salesman, and she said it would be good for us, too. So, being concerned about The Salesman’s health, I started investigating. I didn’t want to buy the book before checking out all the details. Truthfully, it sounded like a lot of work to me; but once I started reading about the plan, I found the benefits far outweighed the work. I am so thankful that I started on the plan at least a year and a half before The Salesman’s diabetes diagnosis, because I feel that I am in a rhythm and routine with this way of eating. I do believe that with his diagnosis, this sugar-free way of eating could really help him.
He has always enjoyed sweets, and I’d read some positive feedback on the Choco Pudding, so it was my new recipe of the week. Here are the recipe details:
Cookbook: Trim Healthy Mama No More Fads!
Chapter: Desserts
Recipe: Choco Pudding
Serving: Makes two or more full cup servings
Fuel: S, E, or Fuel Pull
This was the first recipe that I’ve made from the original book. Which, by the way, Victoria Leigh found for me when we were out thrift shopping! We love to thrift shop together and this book cost me a dollar. Sidetracked by the thrill of thrifting! The pudding was relatively easy to make. The format for recipes in the original book is not as easy to follow as it is in the second two cookbooks.
I was pleased that it looked like pudding! It was thick and had the consistency I expected. It is very low in carbs and fat. The book gives different options for making a banana nut, vanilla, peanut butter, chocolate mint, and chocolate strawberry versions.
Some new recipes are winners, and some are not. The Salesman has never had a problem with saying exactly how he feels. He told me to never make this one again. He said he prefers the Trimtastic Cake over this Choco Pudding. I thought it was ok. I would agree with him that I prefer the cake over the pudding though.
So, one thumbs down, and one eh, it’s ok. I may try another version of it, if I do make it again. Everyones tastes buds are different, and you may really enjoy this one.
If you give it a try, let me know which version you like.
Enjoy!