Protein Pudding: High Protein, Low Effort Recipe
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Protein Pudding recipe. Packed with high protein and low effort, it’s a perfect snack or dessert option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Protein Pudding:
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 scoops chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (if making chocolate)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond milk, protein powder, cocoa powder (if using), maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir in chia seeds until evenly distributed.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring once after the first 30 minutes to prevent clumping.
- Serve: Stir again before serving.
Notes
- Top with fresh berries, nut butter drizzle, or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- For a smoother pudding, blend the mixture before refrigerating to break down the chia seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
