Description
A quick and creamy chocolate protein pudding that’s satisfying and healthy, made without bananas and without the need for cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 to 5 tablespoons milk of choice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or zero-cal sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 teaspoon chia seeds or a pinch of xanthan gum
- Optional toppings: shaved dark chocolate, raspberries, yogurt, or cacao nibs
Instructions
- Blend the base: Add cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, protein powder, cocoa, 3 tablespoons milk, sweetener, vanilla, and salt to a blender.
- Adjust texture: Blend until silky smooth. If too thick, add more milk one tablespoon at a time.
- Chill: Transfer to a bowl or jars, cover, and chill for at least 15-30 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Stir once more, add toppings, and enjoy cold.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use a high-power blender. To make it richer, consider adding nut butter or experimenting with flavors like mocha or mint chip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 10mg