Description
A rich and chocolatey high protein pudding that serves as a satisfying post-workout treat or indulgent snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 1/3 cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (32 g) cornstarch
- 2–3 tbsp (25–45 g) granulated sugar or maple syrup to taste
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 scoops (about 60 g) chocolate protein powder (whey or plant)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup (120 g) Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients together in a saucepan to prevent lumps.
- Gradually add milk while whisking; warm over medium until steam rises and mixture reaches about 170–180°F (77–82°C).
- Continue whisking until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon (~175–185°F / 79–85°C).
- Remove from heat, temper in protein powder by mixing it with a small amount of warm pudding first, then fold back into the mixture.
- Fold in vanilla and yogurt off-heat.
- Chill for 1–2 hours for best set before serving.
Notes
For a crunchy contrast, serve with chopped nuts or granola. This pudding is also great layered with banana slices for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 5mg