Description
Creamy chocolate protein pudding delivers a guilt-free dessert packed with nutrition and rich flavor. Protein-powered sweetness satisfies cravings while nourishing your body with essential nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 scoop (30 g / 1.06 oz) chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup (60 g / 2.12 oz) Greek yogurt (optional)
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) unsweetened almond milk (or dairy milk)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
- 1 tbsp sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free alternative)
- 2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- dark chocolate shavings
- whipped coconut cream
- berries or banana slices
- chopped nuts
Instructions
- Blend Base: Whisk protein powder, cocoa powder, and sweetener in a mixing bowl until completely integrated and free of dry clumps.
- Liquid Integration: Gradually stream almond milk into the powder mixture, continuously whisking to create a smooth, lump-free liquid with a consistent chocolatey texture.
- Flavor Enrichment: Incorporate vanilla extract and chia seeds, stirring thoroughly to distribute nutrients and enhance flavor complexity while promoting natural thickening.
- Initial Chilling: Transfer mixture to a refrigerator-safe container and allow to set for 10-15 minutes, enabling initial stabilization and partial thickening of the pudding.
- Creamy Transformation: Gently fold Greek yogurt into the chilled mixture, creating a luxurious, velvety consistency that amplifies protein content and overall richness.
- Artful Presentation: Garnish with elegant chocolate shavings, vibrant fresh berries, or a delicate dollop of whipped cream to elevate visual appeal and complementary flavor dimensions.
Notes
- Prevent Lumps Carefully: Whisk protein powder, cocoa, and sweetener thoroughly before adding liquid to avoid clumpy texture.
- Control Liquid Ratio: Add almond milk gradually and continuously whisk to maintain smooth, silky pudding consistency.
- Boost Nutrition Smartly: Chia seeds provide natural thickening and extra nutrients, enhancing pudding’s health benefits.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap ingredients for vegan (plant protein), dairy-free (coconut yogurt), or low-sugar versions to suit different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg