The amino acids found in my homemade eggnog pudding are the perfect food to stimulate the liver and vitalize the fat-shuttling mechanism in your body that begins to increase your metabolic rate. 

Phase 2 | Serves: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Meringue topping:
1 tablespoon Fast Metabolism Quick & Easy Dessert and Snack Mix
3 tablespoons pasteurized egg whites

Pudding:
1/2 cup Fast Metabolism Quick & Easy Dessert and Snack Mix
3 tablespoons pasteurized egg whites
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons cacao
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch of ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

Make the meringue topping:

Combine the meringue ingredients in a mixing bowl. Whip with an electric mixer until the mixture holds stiff peaks.

Make the pudding:

1. Combine the pudding ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until desired texture, about 2-3 minutes for a mousse.
   
   
2. Spoon the mixture into 4 dessert cups. 
   
   
3. Top each with a dollop of meringue. 
   
   
4. Place under the broiler (make sure to use oven-safe cups) for about 1 minute to brown the meringue (or brown with a kitchen torch). 
   
   
5. Refrigerate leftovers.

Portions:

Makes 4 servings (about 1/2 cup per serving) as a Phase 2 protein snack
Makes 2 servings (about 1 cup per serving) as a Phase 2 meal protein (including breakfast)
Can be incorporated on other Fast Metabolism Diet Phases as a protein.
May be used on any Burn or Food Rx program.