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    Home » Healthy Sweet Treats

    Creamy Chocolate Protein Pudding

    Published: Jul 7, 2023 by Jim Mee Sha · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Creamy, smooth, and decadent, this chocolate protein pudding is excellent as a high-protein dessert or snack! All you need are 5 simple ingredients and 5 minutes to make it. 

    A glass of protein pudding on a blue plate served with a teaspoon.

    Looking for a tasty and convenient way to increase your protein intake? Give this chocolate protein pudding a try! It is silky smooth and indulgent, yet is wholesome and packed with protein. You can enjoy it as a quick snack or dessert! 

    Although great on its own, I love topping mine with chocolate chips, peanut butter, and homemade protein granola to give pudding some crunch and flavor. 

    💚Why you will love this recipe 

    • An indulgent yet wholesome treat that is packed with protein 
    • Super easy to make and ready in 5 minutes 
    • Highly customizable - feel free to swap or add ingredients to make this recipe your own! 
    • Stores well and is great for meal prep 

    🍫What you will need 

    Ingredients needed like yogurt, protein powder, milk, cocoa powder, and maple syrup.

    📃Ingredients notes and substitutions 

    • Yogurt - I am using soy yogurt to keep this recipe vegan. However, greek and plain yogurt works too! 
    • Protein powder - Both plant-based and whey protein powder works in this recipe. Vanilla or chocolate-flavored protein powder works best, but choose any flavor that sounds good to you! I love this vegan Kos chocolate protein powder. 
    • Milk - Both plant-based and dairy milk can be used in this recipe. I am using soy milk. 
    • Maple syrup - Feel free to substitute it with sugar-free syrup or stevia to make this recipe sugar-free and lower in calories. You can even omit it if your protein powder is sweet enough. 

    🥣How to make 

    Whisk - In a large bowl, mix all ingredients and stir until no clumps remain. You can do this either with a spoon or a small whisk. 

    Serve - Serve your protein pudding with whipped cream, chopped nuts, shaved chocolate, or any other toppings you like! 

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    ✅Helpful tips 

    • Use a protein powder you like - The protein powder you use will significantly affect the taste of your protein pudding.
    • Using the right amount of milk - Adjust the amount added to reach desired consistency. Start with less, and gradually add more if needed. 
    • Making in a food processor - I highly recommend blending your ingredients using a small to medium-sized food processor for a smoother texture. A Nutribullet will work too! 
    • Refrigerating - Although this chocolate protein pudding can be served straight after mixing, I recommend letting it set in the fridge for around 15 minutes if you have time. The pudding will thicken up more and turn creamier.

    ✨Variations and add-ins 

    Here are some flavor variations and fun add-ins to change up your pudding - 

    Peanut butter - To make this peanut butter flavored, use a vanilla protein powder, and mix in 2 tablespoons of peanut butter or powdered peanut butter for a lower fat version. You can omit cocoa powder or leave it in to make your pudding chocolate peanut butter flavored. 

    Vanilla - Use a vanilla-flavored protein powder, and omit cocoa powder.

    Mocha - Mix in ½-1 teaspoon of instant coffee granule, depending on how strong you want it to be. 

    Mint chocolate - Add a few drops of peppermint extract to the pudding mixture. Be careful not to add too much, as the extract taste pretty strong! 

    Chocolate chips - Mix in a handful of your favorite chocolate chips to elevate this chocolate protein pudding. 

    A glass of protein pudding topped with shaved chocolate and chopped almonds.

    🥜How to serve 

    Here are some fun toppings to top your protein pudding:

    • Drizzle of nut butter - peanut butter, coconut almond butter, cashew butter 
    • Chocolate chips, shaved chocolate, or chocolate sprinkles 
    • Whipped cream - regular or vegan 
    • Fruits - slices bananas, blueberries, raspberries 
    • Granola or cereal of choice 
    • Crushed nuts - peanut, almonds, pecans, walnuts 

    ❄️Storing suggestion 

    Fridge - Keep chocolate protein pudding in a mason jar or sealed container. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 

    Freezer - Pudding can be frozen for a month. I recommend portioning it out with shallow, small containers before freezing so you will only take out what you need. 

    When ready to serve, let it thaw overnight in the fridge. Mix well before serving. The texture of your pudding might turn a little grainy, but still delicious! 

    ❔Commonly asked questions

    Is protein pudding gluten-free?

    All ingredients used to make this chocolate protein pudding is naturally free from gluten, making this recipe gluten-free. Just make sure to use a certified gluten-free protein powder, as cross-contamination might occur during food processing.

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    📖 Recipe

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    Creamy Chocolate Protein Pudding

    Meesha
    Creamy, smooth, and decadent, this chocolate protein pudding is excellent as a high-protein dessert or snack! All you need are 5 simple ingredients and 5 minutes to make it. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 190 kcal

    Equipment

    • small whisk or spoon

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup soy yogurt or Greek/plain yogurt
    • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder plant-based or whey
    • 2-3 tablespoons soy milk or to thin (other kinds of milk will work too)
    • 2-3 tablespoon maple syrup or adjust to taste (can be substituted with sugar-free syrup/pinch of stevia)
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    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, whisk together all ingredients until a smooth batter forms.
    • Serve immediately, or allow it to chill in the fridge before enjoying!

    Notes

    Helpful tips 
    • Use a protein powder you like - The protein powder you use will significantly affect the taste of your protein pudding.
    • Making in a food processor - I highly recommend blending your ingredients using a small to medium-sized food processor for a smoother texture. A Nutribullet will work too! 
    • Refrigerating - Although this chocolate protein pudding can be served straight after mixing, I recommend letting it set in the fridge for around 15 minutes if you have time. The pudding will thicken up more and turn creamier.
     
    Fridge - Keep chocolate protein pudding in a mason jar or sealed container. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 
    Freezer - Pudding can be frozen for a month. I recommend portioning it out with shallow, small containers before freezing so you will only take out what you need. 
    When ready to serve, let it thaw overnight in the fridge. Mix well before serving. The texture of your pudding might turn a little grainy, but still delicious! 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 14gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 174mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 59IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 202mgIron: 3mg

    Nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.

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