Description
Chocolate Protein Pudding is a creamy, rich, and protein-packed dessert that satisfies sweet cravings while supporting muscle recovery and providing lasting energy. Easy and quick to prepare with wholesome ingredients, this versatile pudding serves as a nutritious breakfast, snack, or dessert option perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 scoop chocolate-flavored protein powder
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative (such as almond or oat milk)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 tablespoons sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar substitute)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Start by assembling all your ingredients—protein powder, milk, cocoa powder, sweetener, and Greek yogurt—so you can easily measure and mix them.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the protein powder and cocoa powder until evenly blended and lump-free.
- Add Liquids and Sweetener: Pour in the milk and add your sweetener of choice. Stir thoroughly to combine everything into a smooth mixture without lumps.
- Mix in Greek Yogurt: Fold the Greek yogurt into the mixture, which helps create that creamy pudding texture and adds a subtle tang.
- Optional Seeds and Chill: If using chia or flaxseeds, stir them in now. Transfer the mixture to serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to thicken and set.
Notes
- Use cold milk to help prevent clumping and speed up the chilling process.
- Whisk well to ensure a smooth pudding without any gritty texture.
- Adjust sweetness before chilling by tasting the mixture to balance flavors perfectly.
- Chill the pudding for at least 30 minutes to achieve ideal creamy consistency.
- Add nuts or seeds as a topping at serving time to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pudding (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg