Thick & Creamy Chocolate Protein Pudding (Print version)
A rich, spoonable chocolate protein pudding made with Greek yogurt, cocoa, and whey protein in about 5 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the pudding
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1 1/2 cups (360 g) plain Greek yogurt, 2 percent or whole milk
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1 scoop (30 g) chocolate whey protein powder
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2 tablespoons (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup, plus more to taste
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) milk, dairy or unsweetened almond milk
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1 pinch fine salt
For topping
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2 tablespoons whipped cream, optional
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1 tablespoon shaved dark chocolate, optional
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Fresh berries, optional
# Instructions:
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Add the Greek yogurt to a medium bowl and stir it until smooth so the powders blend in more easily.
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Sprinkle in the chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk slowly at first, then more firmly once the powder starts to hydrate.
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Add maple syrup, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon milk. Whisk for 45-60 seconds until glossy and thick with no dry pockets. Add the remaining milk only if the pudding is too stiff.
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Let the pudding sit for 5 minutes, then stir again. Taste and add a little more maple syrup if needed.
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Divide into 2 cups. Top with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and berries, or cover and chill until ready to serve.
# Good to know:
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The pudding is thickest after a 20-minute chill.
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Use whey protein for the smoothest texture.
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Add milk slowly because different protein powders absorb liquid differently.