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extremelychocolateymilkroll · 16/10/2009 14:42

Recently bought Angel Deligh for the first time in years and was transported back to my childhood. LOVE that you can just add milk and it's ready 5 minutes later. Just wondering if there's a healthier equivalent without all the tetrasodium diphosphate etc. TIA

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ComeOveneer · 16/10/2009 14:44

whipped double cream, fold in same quantity of greek yoghurt then a few table spoons of fruit curd.

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extremelychocolateymilkroll · 16/10/2009 14:51

Thanks ComeOveneer - sounds gorgeous - natural though I'm not sure healthier!

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overmydeadbody · 16/10/2009 20:24

depends if you mean healthy as in "no artificual ingreidnts" or healthy as in "I'm on a diet I need less calories"

I'd say greek yoghurt drizzled with honey is nicer than angel delight, or yoghurt with fruit compote. Or ice cream.

Or whipped cream and fruit

or whipped egg whites and cream and fruit.

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extremelychocolateymilkroll · 19/10/2009 23:02

Thanks for your suggestions - you are right, overmydeadbody, I did mean healthy in both senses but didn't specify. I'm looking for an organic powder mix I can add to milk I guess - not sure the market is flooded with such products.

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Katymac · 19/10/2009 23:11

If you find one - do post it here

I want a healthier version too

The only mousses I know have raw egg in or are full or artificials

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extremelychocolateymilkroll · 21/10/2009 14:25

No luck so far - maybe we need to lobby food companies?? There must surely be more demand than just the two of us.

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MrsBadger · 21/10/2009 14:59

jelly mousse ticks a few of those boxes, and organic no-crap jelly is easier to find than organic angel delight. Not a 5min job though as it needs to set.

However, following on from that, you can whip evaporated milk to a fluffy moussey texture quite well so long as it is chilled when you start, then fold in fruit compote. Less fatty than cream, less crap than angel delight.

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extremelychocolateymilkroll · 22/10/2009 14:27

Thanks MrsBadger - will give that a go. I think I'm on the hunt for ways to up my calcium content as I'm pregnant and don't drink milk. Have just tried Nesquik and it's lovely but again not sure how natural and healthy it is.

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MrsBadger · 23/10/2009 08:48

no nesquik is full of crap I'm afraid
you can get hippy better versions though - Waitrose stock a good range iirc.

NB if you have been diagnosed with low calcium it may be because you're not getting enough vitD as you need one to absorb the other effectively.

tbh just eating yoghurt is easier than any of the recipes mentioned

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GrimmaTheNome · 23/10/2009 08:59

This may not be exactly what you're craving, and its not instant, but baked custard is very easy and healthy and milky. Just warm 1/2pt milk (with a bit of lemon peel or vanilla if you want) - dont boil. mix into 2 lightly whipped eggs. Add a little sugar (only about 1/4 oz) or some other sweetener. Strain into small ovenproof dishes (large ramekins or teacups),dust with nutmeg if you want, bake at 175 stood in a tray of water for 45 mins, cool.

I did it for the first time last night and it was very nice. I used skimmed milk (all we had), I guess fattier milk would be even nicer but not necessary.

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extremelychocolateymilkroll · 23/10/2009 13:47

Thanks MrsBadger - shame about Nesquik! Do you know what the other versions in Waitrose are called?

Thanks Grimma - sounds great. Will give that a go.

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MrsBadger · 23/10/2009 20:57

in my mind they're from Clipper - you know, the fairtrade tea people - in round cardboard cannisters...

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extremelychocolateymilkroll · 23/10/2009 22:47

Thanks MrsBadger - will check this out.

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timberwolf · 23/10/2009 22:59

The Provamel soya caramel desert is similar to butterscotch angel delight.

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giddykipper · 23/10/2009 23:03

DS's nursery make jelly with milk, which sounds quite appealing but I have never tried it myself.

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PrettyCandles · 23/10/2009 23:07

Alpro soya is fab, and straight out of a carton. Possibly even calcium fortified?

Provamel (? I think. Poss Alpro?) soya puddings also fab, and come in individual portions. Vanilla (which is very custardy) and chocolate are my faves, but there are also caramel and dark chocolate flavours. They're definitely calcium fortified, so you don't even need to add milk.

You can make jelly with milk. Just dissolve jelly in minimum amount of water, then make up with milk. But that takes forward planning.

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extremelychocolateymilkroll · 27/10/2009 14:17

Thanks timber, giddy and Pretty.

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What can I use instead of Angel Delight? ›

I'd say greek yoghurt drizzled with honey is nicer than angel delight, or yoghurt with fruit compote. Or ice cream. or whipped egg whites and cream and fruit.

Is Angel Delight low in calories? ›

Angel Delight Strawberry Dessert Mix. Made with real fruit. Oh-so-yummy at 110 calories per portion.

Can you eat Angel Delight on Slimming World? ›

Obviously a packet of Angel Delight takes 300ml to make up and provides 4 small portions. So, Butterscotch no added sugar Angel Delight is 11syns before milk. If I were to make the Angel Delight and split it into 4, that would be 2.75syns and 75ml milk from my HEa. Round it up to 3 since we all seem to work in halves!

How to make Angel Delight dairy free? ›

Instead of adding 300ml of skimmed or full fat milk into the angel delight, I added 300ml of almond milk into it (a dairy free alternative)!

Can you get sugar free Angel Delight? ›

Angel Delight No Added Sugar Butterscotch is a guilt-free delight! The butterscotch flavour is spot-on, and the no-added-sugar aspect doesn't compromise on taste.

How much sugar is in Angel Delight? ›

Nutritional Information
Typical ValuesPer 100g as prepared†Per portion (92g) as prepared†
(of which Saturates)2.9g2.7g
Carbohydrate14.6g13.4g
(of which Sugars)12.3g11.3g
Fibre1.4g1.3g
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Is Angel Delight being discontinued? ›

Discontinued flavours include: coffee, tea, coffee walnut, black cherry, blueberry, peach, lime, lemon, blackcurrant, bubblegum, tangerine, vanilla ice cream, forest fruits, popcorn, candy floss, butter mint, White Chocolate and raspberry.

What is the most low calorie sweet? ›

Here are some of the best sweets for weight loss | What are the best sweets for weight loss:
  • Jaffa cakes – 46Kcal per cake.
  • Ginger Nut Biscuits (Mcvities) – 47Kcal per biscuit.
  • Dairy milk 30% less sugar – 35g bar is 176Kcal Low Calorie Chocolate.
  • Tunnocks Tea Cake – 106Kcal.
  • Fun size Milky Way – 69Kcal.
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What is sweet and has no calories? ›

The main ones are stevioside and rebaudioside A. Both are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar, gram for gram. Therefore, stevia is very sweet but has virtually no calories. Additionally, a few human-based studies suggest stevia may have health benefits, including for the following health parameters: Blood pressure.

Do you leave Angel Delight in the fridge? ›

Leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving. Once made up, keep refrigerated and consume within 24 hours.

How many calories in a whole pack of Angel Delight? ›

Nutrition
(4 portions per pack) Per 100g as sold(4 portions per pack) Per 92g portion as prepared witrh semi-skimmed milk
Energy2026kJ/483kcal455kJ/108kcal
Protein2.3g3.0g
Carbohydrate71.6g14.2g
(of which sugars)55.9g11.9g
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Is instant whip Angel Delight? ›

A forerunner to Angel Delight was 'Instant Whip', an innovative dessert made by Alfred Bird and Sons which was launched in 1955 and promoted as 'A whipped creamy delight WITHOUT COOKING! ' (made in 1 minute – ready to eat in 5 minutes!)

Can I make Angel Delight with water instead of milk? ›

Make Up & Serving Instructions Using Milk To Make 10 portions = 150g Dessert Mix with 600ml Milk To Make 20 portions = 300g Dessert Mix with 1,200ml Milk To Make 26 portions = 390g Dessert Mix with 1,550ml Milk To Make 40 portions = 600g Dessert Mix with 2,400ml Milk Using Water To Make 10 portions = 230g Dessert Mix ...

Can you freeze Angel Delight to make ice cream? ›

Pour the cold milk into a mixing bowl fitted with a whisk. Add the Angel Delight® and whisk for 30 seconds on slow speed. Scrape down, increase the speed to high, and allow to whisk for 5 minutes (do not over-whisk.) Freeze for four hours before serving.

How to make Angel Delight thicker? ›

If you accidentally make it too thin, you can add more of the mix to thicken it, so be sure to get a few spare. In a pinch you can also thicken it with flour, but then be careful of the inevitable gluten blobs that get stuck in hair, and see my specific article about flour and removing gluten blobs.

Is Jello similar to Angel Delight? ›

A: It's like a cross between custard and Angel Delight. It's great in a banana pudding recipe.

Is Angel Delight the same as instant whip? ›

It was called Angel Delight and it was entirely a product of the Banbury research capacity. To a certain extent it borrowed from the known technology both of Instant Whip and Dream Topping, but it was more than just a marriage of the two.

Is Angel Delight the same as American pudding? ›

If it's a pudding made from milk, corn starch and flavourings mixed together and whisked, then the British equivalent is Angel Delight. (This is a brand name, but it's synonymous with the dessert in the same way as Hoover is with vacuum cleaners.)

Is Angel Delight the same as mousse? ›

Angel Delight is a powdered dessert mix produced in the United Kingdom. It is designed to be whisked with milk to create a sweet mousse-like dessert. Angel Delight was released in 1967 by the Bird's company, in a strawberries-and-cream flavour.

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