Chocolate Protein Yogurt Pudding
This chocolate yogurt pudding is the perfect healthier and lighter way to satisfy your chocolate cravings. It’s super easy to make and you only need 5-6 ingredients to put it together. You can enjoy it as an instant pudding, or chill in the fridge for a couple of hours for a thicker dessert.Smooth, creamy, robust chocolate flavor – all wrapped up in a truly rewarding dessert that may be the easiest dessert to make! No mixer, oven, baking dishes, or specialty ingredients are required here. The hardest part of this recipe is waiting patiently for the pudding to cool and set.Yogurt is a versatile, nutritious, and delicious that you can use in so many fun and creative ways. It’s perfect for breakfast, a quick snack, or even a dessert. But what if we took it up a notch and added a rich, chocolatey twist? Enter homemade chocolate yogurt – a creamy, indulgent treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth the healthy way. Why I love making this chocolate yogurt pudding:Chocolate yogurt is not something I’ve come across often, but I have seen a rise in high protein chocolate puddings, which gave me the idea of making a homemade version, but healthier by using Greek yogurt as the base.The result is a healthy pudding like dessert that tastes amazing, but is also packed with gut friendly probiotics, healthy fats and antioxidants. Another great thing about this chocolate yogurt pudding is that each serving offers 20g protein – not bad for a tasty chocolate pudding! As well as being healthy with only a few ingredients, this chocolate yogurt pudding is also ready in no time! You simply mix the ingredients together, top it with your choice of toppings and serve it immediately. You can also make it in advance and store it in the fridge for a quick grab and go snack/dessert.There’s even more to love about this pudding for two:No leftovers to worry about – that’s the benefit of small batch baking!Delicious as is – or use as a filling between two cakes, inside your favorite cupcakes, make it into a parfait, or you could even freeze it into popsicles!Why you need to try this chocolate yogurt pudding:Control over ingredients: Unlike most treats that you pick up from the supermarket, even the healthy versions, there’s often many questionable ingredients like flavourings, emulsifiers and stabilisers. By making your own easy desserts at home like this chocolate yogurt pudding, you have complete control over what goes into it. Nothing beats homemade – It will always taste better and be better for you!Customisable: You can adjust things like the sweetness to your preference, making it as rich or as light as you like. You can also change around the ingredients depending on likes/dietary needs. Probiotic-Rich: Yogurt contains beneficial probiotics that support gut health, making this chocolate yogurt pudding a great snack to enjoy in between meals or a lighter dessert. A really easy and fun way to feed your microbiome!Cost-Effective: Making flavoured yogurt at home can be more cost effective than buying pre-made versions, especially if you make it regularly.Fun and Rewarding: There’s a certain satisfaction in making something from scratch, and this classic, creamy dessert is surprisingly easy to make…and after trying this silky,decadent chocolate pudding recipe, you will never want store-bought again!
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 scoops protein or collagen powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut (or any other nut) butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup if necessary, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- • milk of choice if necessary, see notes*
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients and stir using a whisk or spoon until the mixture reaches a pudding texture. Based on the protein powder, you may need to thin it out with a little milk if too thick. Taste and adjust the sweetness with honey, if necessary.Serve immediately, or place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.Serving suggestions for this chocolate yogurt pudding:This homemade chocolate yogurt pudding is delicious as it is on its own, but you can also get creative with toppings and mix-ins. Here are a few ideas to get you started:Dollop of whipped coconut cream – recipe below in notesFresh berries like strawberries, raspberries, or blueberriesGranola or toasted oats for a crunchy contrastChopped nuts such asalmonds, walnuts, or pecansA drizzle of nut butter Mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs for extra indulgenceSeeds like hemp or chia for extra protein
Notes
Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense, fluffy, delicious, whipped coconut cream. Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.
Go here for the simple recipe: Whipped Coconut Cream
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