4.77 12 Published Jun 14, 2024, Updated Oct 31, 2024 Store-bought pudding is typically loaded with questionable ingredients, but this recipe is made with real food ingredients. No preservatives, artificial sweeteners or weird additives! Not only is this pudding tasty, but it requires minimal ingredients and as the name suggests, it’s packed with protein (45 grams per serving to be exact!).
Ingredients Needed
plain Greek yogurt – for this high protein pudding plain, full-fat is the way to go. Not only is it lower in sugar, full fat Greek yogurt won’t have that tangy, tart taste you get from low or no fat varieties. It also has a richer mouthfeel and a creamier body that’s perfect for making pudding. Vanilla Greek yogurt would also be delicious, but your pudding will have more sugar. My go-to yogurt brands are Fage 5% plain Greek yogurt and Siggi’s plain whole milk yogurt. chocolate protein powder – I highly recommend using whey protein powder for this recipe as plant-based protein powders tend to soak up more liquid and will result in a texture that is super thick like muffin batter. I used Clean Simple Eats Brownie Batter protein powder for testing this recipe and it works great! cocoa powder – for extra chocolatey flavor I added cocoa powder to the mixture. Just make sure you’re using unsweetened cocoa powder. Cacao powder works as well. vanilla – a great flavor enhancer that adds a subtle sweetness to the pudding. maple syrup – I love using maple syrup as the natural sweetener in this pudding recipe.
How to Make Protein Pudding
How to Serve
Personally, I like eating this pudding as is, but if you want to mix it up, you could try adding:
Coconut whip – this pudding would be delicious with a dollop of coconut whip cream on top! Caramel sauce – I’m drooling just thinking about how delicious my date caramel sauce would be drizzled over this pudding. Granola – this pudding is so creamy and smooth, but if you are craving a little crunch why not sprinkle a little granola on top for added texture and flavor. This chocolate granola would be delicious for more chocolatey flavor or you could add this protein granola for even more protein. Coconut flakes – add some crunch with coconut flakes. For even more flavor, use toasted coconut.
How to Store Leftovers
If you have any leftovers, place this chocolate pudding in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. With this said, this protein pudding is great for meal prep. Feel free to make a few batches (leaving out the toppings) on Sunday for the week ahead. I like prepping them in wide-mouth 16 oz mason jars. When you’re ready to eat, add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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