Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Protein Pudding recipe. A creamy and satisfying dessert loaded with high-quality protein and fiber, perfect for a post-workout snack or a deliciously healthy indulgence.
Ingredients
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Protein Pudding:
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 scoop (about 30g) chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (for chocolate version)
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl or blender, mix almond milk, protein powder, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir in chia seeds, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until thickened.
- Serve: Stir and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust sweetness to taste or skip sweetener entirely.
- For a smoother texture, blend the pudding after thickening.
- Top with fresh berries, granola, or nut butter for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
