Pudding and Shake Mixes

You want something sweet that still fits your plan, and you want it without opening six different boxes. A two way mix gives you one packet that works as a cold shake or a set pudding. This page helps you choose by flavour, by brand style, and by how you plan to eat it.

Classic chocolate

Chocolate is the safe starting point. It is the flavour most people already know, and it works whether you blend it or chill it. The Weight Loss Systems versions are described as smooth, creamy chocolate, with a darker, deeper cocoa option if you prefer less sweetness. Pick this if you want one flavour to use every day.

Proti-Thin and HealthSmart also make a plain chocolate. Both are sold as simple, two way packets, so they suit you if you like a familiar taste and want to compare brands side by side.

Chocolate with a twist

If plain chocolate gets dull, the flavoured versions add variety without changing the routine. Weight Loss Systems offers chocolate with mint, hazelnut, peanut butter or salted caramel. Mint feels fresh and works nicely as a chilled pudding. Peanut butter and hazelnut suit a thicker, dessert style treat. Salted caramel is for those who want something indulgent.

Vanilla and fruit

Vanilla is the flexible one. It tastes mild on its own and gives you a clean base if you like to stir in extras that fit your plan. Strawberry cream is lighter and fruitier, and suits you if chocolate feels heavy. Vanilla comes from three brands here, so it is a good flavour for comparing them.

For something fruity, strawberry is offered by Weight Loss Systems as strawberry cream, and by Proti-Thin as plain strawberry.

Coffee flavours

Coffee flavours suit a morning shake or an afternoon pick-me-up. Mocha from Weight Loss Systems blends coffee and chocolate for a cafe-inspired taste. Proti-Thin Caramel Cafe Latte is sold as a meal replacement with complete nutrition in one serving. Choose these if a sweet drink is what you miss most.

Variety pack

If you are not sure what you will like, the variety pack is a low risk way to start. The box holds an assorted mix of flavours, so you can sample before you commit to a full box of one. It suits first time buyers, or anyone who gets bored easily.

How to choose

• Start with flavour. You will use what you enjoy, so pick a taste you already like.
• Think about shake or pudding. Chocolate and richer flavours tend to suit pudding. Lighter ones suit a quick shake.
• Check the label for protein, calories and carbs per packet. The retailer text here does not list the numbers, so read the box panel before you buy.
• Compare brands. Weight Loss Systems, Proti-Thin and HealthSmart all sell seven packets a box, so the box size is the same.
• Try a variety pack first if you are unsure.

Questions people ask

Can one packet really be a shake or a pudding?

Yes, that is the idea. The descriptions say to blend or stir it cold for a shake, or chill it to set as a pudding. Follow the directions on the box.

Which flavour should I try first?

Chocolate or vanilla are the easiest. Both are offered by more than one brand, so you can compare.

Are these meal replacements?

Proti-Thin describes its mixes as meal replacements with complete nutrition in one serving. For the others, check the label and your plan.

How many servings are in a box?

Each box is listed as seven packets, which is a week of one a day.