Fit Pudding with Crispy Kadaif

Name: Fit Pudding with Crispy Kadaif
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 100 g kadaif pastry; 1 tbsp olive oil (or coconut oil); 2 tbsp honey or date syrup; 500 ml milk (or almond milk); 2 tbsp whole wheat flour; 2 tbsp starch; 1 tbsp honey or date syrup; half tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp ground hazelnuts or walnuts (for topping)

With crunchy layers and light cream: Fit Pudding with Crispy Kadaif 🍮✨

Total: 30 min
Servings: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Calories · per serving: 210 kcal

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

Updated: September 20, 2025

In short

Fit Pudding with Crispy Kadaif contains 210 calories per serving: 6 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat. It takes 30 minutes in total and makes 4 servings.

About this recipe

This dessert is a healthy twist on the traditional Turkish pudding. Layers of crispy kadaif combined with light pudding give it a unique texture. Made with natural sweeteners, it’s a lighter option that still satisfies sweet cravings and is perfect for those who want a healthier dessert.

Method

1
Break kadaif into small pieces.
2
Toast in a pan with olive oil.
3
When golden add honey or date syrup and mix.
4
Set aside when crispy.
5
In another pot mix milk, flour, and starch.
6
Cook over medium heat until thickened while stirring.
7
Remove from heat and add honey and vanilla.
8
Place a layer of crispy kadaif at the bottom of bowls.
9
Pour pudding over it.
10
Top with another layer of crispy kadaif.
11
Garnish with nuts.
12
Serve chilled.

Tips

You can prepare the crispy kadaif in advance and store in an airtight container.
Replace honey with date syrup or stevia for a lighter version.
Add fresh fruits on top for extra flavor.

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