Description
Homemade protein pudding delivers a creamy, nutritious dessert perfect for health-conscious individuals. Rich chocolate notes and smooth texture provide a satisfying treat packed with muscle-building benefits for wellness enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 scoop (30 g) protein powder (vanilla, chocolate, or flavor of choice)
- 1 cup (240 ml or 8 fl oz) unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tbsps chia seeds (optional, for extra thickness and fiber)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for a chocolate version)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp sweetener of choice (optional, like honey, maple syrup, or stevia)
- 1 pinch of salt
- Fresh fruits (berries, banana slices)
- Nuts or seeds (almonds, chia seeds)
- Dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preparation: Assemble protein powder, milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, sweetener, and salt in a blender or mixing bowl.
- Blending: Pulse or whisk ingredients thoroughly until achieving a smooth, lump-free liquid consistency with uniform texture.
- Setting: Pour mixture into a clean container, seal completely, and refrigerate for 12-14 hours to allow chia seeds to fully absorb liquid and develop creamy thickness.
- Consistency Adjustment: After chilling, assess pudding’s density and gently incorporate additional milk if needed to reach desired smoothness.
- Presentation: Transfer pudding into serving vessels, garnishing with complementary toppings like fresh berries, chopped nuts, or delicate chocolate curls to elevate visual and flavor dimensions.
- Serving: Present immediately while maintaining optimal cool temperature, ensuring maximum taste experience and textural integrity.
Notes
- Optimize Protein Blend: Choose high-quality protein powder that dissolves smoothly to prevent clumping and ensure a silky pudding texture.
- Master Chia Seed Hydration: Allow full 12-hour refrigeration time for chia seeds to completely absorb liquid, creating perfect pudding consistency.
- Customize Consistency Control: Keep extra milk nearby to adjust thickness if pudding becomes too dense after chilling, ensuring personalized texture.
- Enhance Nutritional Flexibility: Experiment with alternative milk options like almond, oat, or coconut milk to accommodate dietary preferences and add unique flavor dimensions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg