When you are watching your weight, pudding is the obvious casualty, but even on a tight calorie count, it’s still possible to end on a sweet note. If you are following a 5:2 restricted eating diet, you can fit in a pudding on your 800 to 1,000 calorie fasting days, provided you follow a few simple rules: avoid ultra-processed foods, sweeten dishes with fruit rather than sugar, and embrace protein, fibre and healthy fats and dairy. Also, don’t eat carb-rich food on an empty stomach as you are more likely to get a spike in blood sugars, followed by a crash that leaves you craving more. Here are nine delicious desserts that all come in at less than 200 calories a portion.
SMITH & GILMOUR
Serves 4; prep
