Description
A silky, chocolatey High Protein Chocolate Milk Pudding made with chocolate milk, Greek yogurt, cocoa, and protein powder. It sets up creamy and spoonable, tastes like classic pudding, and works perfectly for make-ahead snacks or healthy dessert.
Ingredients
Chocolate milk: 1 1/2 cups (360 ml)
Unsweetened cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons (10 g)
Cornstarch (or arrowroot): 2 tablespoons (16 g)
Maple syrup or honey: 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml), to taste
Fine salt: 1 pinch
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
Chocolate protein powder: 1 scoop (about 30 g)
Plain Greek yogurt (0 to 2% or full-fat): 3/4 cup (170 g)
Instructions
1. Whisk chocolate milk, cocoa powder, cornstarch, maple syrup (start with 2 tablespoons), and salt in a medium saucepan until completely smooth.
2. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 5 to 7 minutes until thick, glossy, and gently bubbling. It should coat the back of a spoon.
3. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract.
4. Let the mixture cool for 2 minutes, then whisk in the protein powder until smooth.
5. Whisk in the Greek yogurt until fully creamy with no lumps.
6. Divide into 4 small jars or bowls. Press parchment or plastic wrap directly on the surface if you want to prevent a skin.
7. Chill 1 to 2 hours until set. Serve cold with berries, shaved chocolate, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Notes
Add protein powder off heat to prevent graininess.
If the pudding gets too thick, whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) extra milk until smooth.
Sweetness depends on your chocolate milk and protein powder. Taste before chilling and adjust sweetener as needed.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 120 g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg