The vanilla pudding roll is a simple dessert made from a base of bran and a pudding cream prepared with sugar-free cola. I chose this option when I wanted something sweet but suitable for the diet I was following. The base bakes quickly, and after it cools, it can be filled and left in the refrigerator until the next day. For decoration, I used a little unsweetened cocoa, sweetener, and hot water.
Quick Info
Total time: minimum 3-4 hours, including cooling in the refrigerator; the roll can be left until the next day
Preparation time: not specified exactly; the base and pudding are prepared separately
Baking time: 20 minutes
Servings: the number depends on the desired slice
Difficulty: easy
Recipe type: dietary dessert, roll with vanilla cream
Ingredients
For the base
2 eggs
2 tablespoons oat bran
1 tablespoon wheat bran
50 ml sugar-free cola
1 vanilla essence
1 tablespoon powdered sweetener
4 tablespoons yogurt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch of salt
For the vanilla cream
1 packet vanilla pudding
1 tablespoon sweetener
400 ml sugar-free cola
For decoration
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon sweetener
Approximately 3 tablespoons of hot water
Preparation method
1. Separate the eggs. Put the yolks in a bowl and mix them with the powdered sweetener and vanilla essence.
2. Add the yogurt and the 50 ml of cola, then homogenize the mixture. Incorporate the oat bran, wheat bran, and baking powder.
3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy with the pinch of salt. When firm, gradually incorporate them into the yolk mixture. Use a spoon and mix gently to keep the base as airy as possible.
4. Pour the batter into a baking tray lined with parchment paper and level it into an even layer.
5. Bake the base in the preheated oven at medium heat for 20 minutes.
6. After baking, remove the tray and let the base cool slightly. Then, turn it out onto a kitchen towel, carefully peel off the parchment paper, and roll the base tightly with the towel. Leave it rolled until completely cooled.
7. For the pudding, mix the pudding powder and sweetener with 4 tablespoons of cola taken from the total amount of 400 ml.
8. Put the rest of the cola in a small pot and bring it to a boil. Add the pudding mixture and stir continuously until the cream thickens.
9. Let the pudding cool. It doesn't need to be completely cold to start preparing, but it should not be hot when you spread it over the base.
10. Unroll the cooled roll and spread the pudding in an even layer. Roll the base again, this time without the towel, and then wrap the roll in plastic wrap.
11. Place the roll in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours. For a more stable texture, you can leave it until the next day.
12. For decoration, mix the cocoa powder with the sweetener and gradually add the hot water until you obtain a thin mixture. Spread or drizzle the mixture over the roll before serving.
Why I make the recipe often
It is a practical option when I want a dessert with a base and cream, but with ingredients suitable for the diet mentioned in the initial recipe. The base is made from few ingredients, and the pudding doesn't require complicated preparation. Additionally, the roll keeps well in the fridge and can be prepared a day in advance.
Another advantage is that it doesn't have to be served immediately after filling. After a few hours in the fridge, the base softens slightly from the cream and slices better.
Tips
The eggs must be separated carefully, and the egg whites should be incorporated slowly with a spoon. If you mix vigorously, the base may come out denser.
Do not spread the pudding while it is hot. The heat can soften the base too much, making it harder to roll the roll.
Rolling the base while it is still slightly warm helps form the roll without breaking. After it cools completely, carefully unroll it, add the cream, and roll it again.
Keep in mind that the thickness of the base depends on the size of the tray. In the baking tray, the sheet will be relatively thin and will bake in the indicated 20 minutes.
Substitutions
Sugar-free cola can be replaced with 0.1% milk. In the original version, cola was used because milk was not available, and the pudding turned out well that way.
Instead of powdered sweetener, use the available sweetener in the right amount for the desired taste. The actual amount may vary depending on the product, as sweeteners do not have the same sweetening power.
Variations
You can skip the cocoa decoration if you want to keep the recipe as simple as possible. The decoration is prepared separately and does not affect the cream or the base.
For the version mentioned in the initial recipe as suitable for the Attack phase, the roll is filled with cheese cream and the cocoa decoration is omitted. The version with vanilla pudding and cocoa decoration is indicated starting with the Cruise phase, according to the source.
Serving ideas
Cut the roll after it has been in the fridge long enough, using slices of appropriate thickness. It is served cold, directly from the fridge.
If you left it overnight, remove the plastic wrap only before decorating or slicing. This way, the roll retains its shape better until serving.
Frequently asked questions
Can milk be used instead of cola?
Yes. Sugar-free cola can be replaced with 0.1% milk, both in the pudding composition and in the base if you want to follow this version. In the initial recipe, milk was not used because it was not available.
Why is the base rolled before being filled?
The base is rolled while it is still slightly warm to give it the shape of a roll. After it cools completely, it is unrolled, filled with pudding, and rolled again. This step helps reduce the risk of the sheet breaking.
How long should the roll stay in the fridge?
3-4 hours is enough for the pudding to cool well, and the roll to stabilize. It can also be left until the next day without needing any modifications.
Can I skip the cocoa decoration?
Yes. The decoration is optional. The roll can also be served without it, and in the version with cheese cream, it is advisable to skip the cocoa, according to the initial recipe.
How to prepare pudding without lumps?
The pudding powder must first be mixed with the 4 tablespoons of cold cola, then poured into the liquid that has started to boil. Stir continuously until the cream thickens.
Nutritional values
The values below are estimates and may vary depending on the brand of pudding, type of yogurt, sweetener, and portion size. The estimate is made for the entire roll, without considering a significant amount of calories from the sugar-free cola.
For the entire recipe, the roll has approximately:
350-450 kcal
18-22 g protein
45-60 g carbohydrates
10-14 g fats
If divided into 6 slices, a slice has approximately 60-75 kcal, 3-4 g protein, 8-10 g carbohydrates, and 2 g fats. These values are indicative and do not replace the calculation made based on the labels of the products used.
Storage and reheating
Keep the roll in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap, until serving. Because it has pudding filling, it is not recommended to leave it at room temperature longer than necessary for portioning and serving.
The roll is served cold and is not reheated. After a few hours in the fridge, the cream thickens, and the slices cut more easily.
Quick Info
Total time: minimum 3-4 hours, including cooling in the refrigerator; the roll can be left until the next day
Preparation time: not specified exactly; the base and pudding are prepared separately
Baking time: 20 minutes
Servings: the number depends on the desired slice
Difficulty: easy
Recipe type: dietary dessert, roll with vanilla cream
Ingredients
For the base
2 eggs
2 tablespoons oat bran
1 tablespoon wheat bran
50 ml sugar-free cola
1 vanilla essence
1 tablespoon powdered sweetener
4 tablespoons yogurt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch of salt
For the vanilla cream
1 packet vanilla pudding
1 tablespoon sweetener
400 ml sugar-free cola
For decoration
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon sweetener
Approximately 3 tablespoons of hot water
Preparation method
1. Separate the eggs. Put the yolks in a bowl and mix them with the powdered sweetener and vanilla essence.
2. Add the yogurt and the 50 ml of cola, then homogenize the mixture. Incorporate the oat bran, wheat bran, and baking powder.
3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy with the pinch of salt. When firm, gradually incorporate them into the yolk mixture. Use a spoon and mix gently to keep the base as airy as possible.
4. Pour the batter into a baking tray lined with parchment paper and level it into an even layer.
5. Bake the base in the preheated oven at medium heat for 20 minutes.
6. After baking, remove the tray and let the base cool slightly. Then, turn it out onto a kitchen towel, carefully peel off the parchment paper, and roll the base tightly with the towel. Leave it rolled until completely cooled.
7. For the pudding, mix the pudding powder and sweetener with 4 tablespoons of cola taken from the total amount of 400 ml.
8. Put the rest of the cola in a small pot and bring it to a boil. Add the pudding mixture and stir continuously until the cream thickens.
9. Let the pudding cool. It doesn't need to be completely cold to start preparing, but it should not be hot when you spread it over the base.
10. Unroll the cooled roll and spread the pudding in an even layer. Roll the base again, this time without the towel, and then wrap the roll in plastic wrap.
11. Place the roll in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours. For a more stable texture, you can leave it until the next day.
12. For decoration, mix the cocoa powder with the sweetener and gradually add the hot water until you obtain a thin mixture. Spread or drizzle the mixture over the roll before serving.
Why I make the recipe often
It is a practical option when I want a dessert with a base and cream, but with ingredients suitable for the diet mentioned in the initial recipe. The base is made from few ingredients, and the pudding doesn't require complicated preparation. Additionally, the roll keeps well in the fridge and can be prepared a day in advance.
Another advantage is that it doesn't have to be served immediately after filling. After a few hours in the fridge, the base softens slightly from the cream and slices better.
Tips
The eggs must be separated carefully, and the egg whites should be incorporated slowly with a spoon. If you mix vigorously, the base may come out denser.
Do not spread the pudding while it is hot. The heat can soften the base too much, making it harder to roll the roll.
Rolling the base while it is still slightly warm helps form the roll without breaking. After it cools completely, carefully unroll it, add the cream, and roll it again.
Keep in mind that the thickness of the base depends on the size of the tray. In the baking tray, the sheet will be relatively thin and will bake in the indicated 20 minutes.
Substitutions
Sugar-free cola can be replaced with 0.1% milk. In the original version, cola was used because milk was not available, and the pudding turned out well that way.
Instead of powdered sweetener, use the available sweetener in the right amount for the desired taste. The actual amount may vary depending on the product, as sweeteners do not have the same sweetening power.
Variations
You can skip the cocoa decoration if you want to keep the recipe as simple as possible. The decoration is prepared separately and does not affect the cream or the base.
For the version mentioned in the initial recipe as suitable for the Attack phase, the roll is filled with cheese cream and the cocoa decoration is omitted. The version with vanilla pudding and cocoa decoration is indicated starting with the Cruise phase, according to the source.
Serving ideas
Cut the roll after it has been in the fridge long enough, using slices of appropriate thickness. It is served cold, directly from the fridge.
If you left it overnight, remove the plastic wrap only before decorating or slicing. This way, the roll retains its shape better until serving.
Frequently asked questions
Can milk be used instead of cola?
Yes. Sugar-free cola can be replaced with 0.1% milk, both in the pudding composition and in the base if you want to follow this version. In the initial recipe, milk was not used because it was not available.
Why is the base rolled before being filled?
The base is rolled while it is still slightly warm to give it the shape of a roll. After it cools completely, it is unrolled, filled with pudding, and rolled again. This step helps reduce the risk of the sheet breaking.
How long should the roll stay in the fridge?
3-4 hours is enough for the pudding to cool well, and the roll to stabilize. It can also be left until the next day without needing any modifications.
Can I skip the cocoa decoration?
Yes. The decoration is optional. The roll can also be served without it, and in the version with cheese cream, it is advisable to skip the cocoa, according to the initial recipe.
How to prepare pudding without lumps?
The pudding powder must first be mixed with the 4 tablespoons of cold cola, then poured into the liquid that has started to boil. Stir continuously until the cream thickens.
Nutritional values
The values below are estimates and may vary depending on the brand of pudding, type of yogurt, sweetener, and portion size. The estimate is made for the entire roll, without considering a significant amount of calories from the sugar-free cola.
For the entire recipe, the roll has approximately:
350-450 kcal
18-22 g protein
45-60 g carbohydrates
10-14 g fats
If divided into 6 slices, a slice has approximately 60-75 kcal, 3-4 g protein, 8-10 g carbohydrates, and 2 g fats. These values are indicative and do not replace the calculation made based on the labels of the products used.
Storage and reheating
Keep the roll in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap, until serving. Because it has pudding filling, it is not recommended to leave it at room temperature longer than necessary for portioning and serving.
The roll is served cold and is not reheated. After a few hours in the fridge, the cream thickens, and the slices cut more easily.