Ovaltine Pudding

Ovaltine Pudding is a creamy, nostalgic dessert made by combining Ovaltine malted chocolate drink mix with milk and a thickening agent like cornstarch or gelatin. It is a simple, comforting treat popular in home kitchens across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, often served chilled as a quick snack or dessert.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the milk base. A typical serving provides key nutrients like calcium, potassium, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie estimate of around 250-300 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	150 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Vitamin D	2.5 µg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 µg
Magnesium	30 mg
Zinc	1.2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Ovaltine Pudding is a beloved comfort food that bridges generations, often associated with childhood and simple home cooking. Nutritionally, it offers a convenient way to consume malted nutrients and calcium, though it is typically high in added sugars.