I was sooo excited to have my first chocolate pudding HNS last night and I was sorely dissapointed. The main reason I like pudding is for the smooth texture and this pudding was grainy. I let it set for several minutes which helped a little bit, but it still wasn't right. Has anyone tried making it with hot water and then chilling it in the fridge? Or if I make it a day ahead of time, could that help?

Thanks!

I don't know what HNS is, but I love me some diet pudding, so maybe I can help: I like sugar-free Jell-O brand pudding. If you make it yourself, make sure to keep whisking for about two minutes to get rid of all the grainies. Even when you think they're gone, keep whisking. You can also buy it premade. Another thing to do is add sweetener and cocoa powder to Greek yogurt or ricotta.

I add a little more water than what they suggest. I think the hot water idea is intriguing. Let me know if it works.

I felt the same way - couldn't WAIT to have my chocolate pudding and felt the same way about the "graininess". I also add extra water and chill for at least 30 minutes...sometimes freeze it for 1 hours and it's like a chocolate slush!! I actually prefer the vanilla pudding better - don't know why but the consistency seems smoother. I stick to the Hot Chocolate for my chocolate fix.

I use my hand blender to make it and blend for at least two minutes. Yeah...it's not going to be as good as the milk blends, or as smooth as the chemical laden sugar free options, but its not bad.

I have also used it in the cheesecake recipe, minus the lemon HNS and the lemon juice of course and it turns out pretty darned good.

Ditto! I have found 2 ways to eat it (1 pudding and 1 cake)

1. I blend the chocolate pudding with cottage cheese in the food processor. Add Splenda, vanilla and water (to the right consistency). It makes it creamy.

2. Make the chocolate cake from the recipe thread. I add one egg to a package with splenda, vanilla, and cinnamon. Bake 350 for 15 min.

Good luck and if you find a trick let us know.

Thanks for the suggestions

Today I tried mixing it with hot water and it was actually harder to get the chunks to blend then with cold water, BUT when it was in that warm soupy state, I thought it tasted better and ate it like that.

I'm going to keep toying with it and try some of the recipes you suggested, though I'm still just on day 6 of the Meta Slim, so I don't have much wiggle room in what I can use yet. Oh well, it's chocolate, yay!

If you're craving chocolate- have you tried the hot cocoa brownie recipe? I LOVE it! It's super easy and quick- 1 pkg hot cocoa mix, 3 tsp water, 1 tsp olive oil, and 1 packet of Splenda. Mix and microwave for 30 seconds. I had to add more water- mine wouldn't mix. It comes out gooey! If you want more of a cookie bake the above mixture 350 for 60-90 seconds.

I stick the pudding in the freezer for 20 minutes or so, and it is kind of like a yummy frozen chocolate yogurt.. Give it a try.. You might like it.. And yes add a little more water to it,, it does seem to help. I think I wouldn't do hot water though..
Cheers!

Ronnie

The brownie recipe sounds too good and super easy - can't wait to try it out!

Thank you Susie - I didn't know about the brownie or cake recipes! I am definitely going to give them a try!!

I make my own brownie "batter" with the hot chocolate HNS. I mix 2 ounces of hot water with the HNS. It's the consistantcy between pudding and batter. I love it!

I make the Ohio Mousse that is in the cookbook a lot. It's very good, especially at lunch with some berries. I chill it for a bit and it's super creamy.

I use super cold water and mix them them together a little at a time..it doesnt take long..and mine is always thick and not really grainy..I actually think its better with a tiny bit LESS water...i like it thick and really cold

That is so funny I had my first chocolate craving this weekend the first day i tried the chocolate pudding the first bite tasted like chocolate frosting by the fourth and fifth bite it was not good at all. So last night i tried the recipe with the Canfields Chocolate Pop and the HSN pudding. The Diet chocolate pop would have been better with out the HSN. So i think next time i have a chocolate craving i will drink the diet pop