If you are looking for a sweeter, tastier way to add more protein to your diet, look no further than this simple chocolate frosting protein pudding, It looks naughty but it isn’t. Its secretly healthy and is creamy, perfectly sweet and packs over 20 grams of protein per serving.
Made with yogurt, protein powder and sweetened with honey for a simple and healthy dessert or snack. A wonderful healthy treat for the whole family, or just for you! The easy recipe is perfect for frosting and toppings for cakes, cookies or cupcakes, or enjoying on its own. With no shortening, truckloads of sugar, corn syrup or unhealthy trans fats, this chocolate frosting is so rich and decadent that no one can ever believe it’s made with just 7 simple ingredients.
I love serving this with whipped cream and berries for a healthy dessert, but you can also top it with fresh fruit and a drizzle of peanut butter for a simple post workout snack. Or just eat it as is with a spoon.
It has a fluffy mousse like texture, though is a bit more dense and creamy than traditional mousse. This recipe is ready in 5 minutes and does not require any cooking or setting time. All you need is one bowl and a handful of pantry staple ingredients for this simple recipe.
I was never really been much of a pudding person growing up. I have always loved chocolate mousse, cheesecake and other creamy, rich desserts, but pudding wasn’t particularly high on my list.
That is, until I started making my own chocolate pudding at home. Boy did I change my tune quickly! It is so much better than the boxed varieties I remember from my childhood. Store bought pudding is usually loaded with all sorts of funky ingredients, so making it from scratch at home is a much healthier option.
And I daresay it’s become one of my favorite desserts. I even used this recipe as the filling for my chocolate cake!
Why you will love this recipe:
Smooth and creamy
Deep chocolate flavor
No questionable ingredients
Just as easy as making it from a box (seriously!)
Low sugar, low carbs
Protein-rich
Easy to digest
It beats out boxed mixes every time for flavor and consistency, and you have the advantage of knowing exactly what’s going into your frosting or dessert. And it is really easy to make!
If chocolate pudding evokes wonderful memories of childhood, but you no longer want to consume too much sugar, then this is the recipe for you. It an incredibly delicious treat that is so worthy of a spot at your dessert table.
Grab a spoon, because you will want to eat the entire bowl!
Secretly Healthy Chocolate Frosting Protein Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick Greek-style yogurt, plain or unflavoured
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder, plain, chocolate or vanilla
- 1-2 tablespoons cocoa powder, taste test to find your level of chocolatey-ness
- 1-2 tablespoons milk of choice
- 2-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup - more or less to taste
- 1 tablespoon cashew or almond butter (or any other nut or seed butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl. Start by adding 1 tablespoon of cocoa and milk and whisk together until completely smooth and no lumps remain. Taste and adjust flavors as desired. Add more milk to thin it out or more protein powder to thicken it up. If you wish to make it more chocolatey add more cocoa. If you are using a flavoured protein powder it may not need as much sweetener or flavouring as if you are using a plain or unflavoured one.Eat right away OR refrigerate an hour for it to thicken even more!Serve as is or with whipped cream, fresh berries or toppings of choice.
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