Looking for a protein snack that is also a dessert or delicious breakfast or lunch? This peanut butter pudding is an absolutely must make, is totally fool proof and is as nutritious as it is delicious.
Made with Greek yogurt and peanut butter powder. It’s thick and creamy – not your ordinary pudding; it’s a powerhouse dessert with over 35 grams of protein, perfect for fitness enthusiasts or anyone looking to add a protein punch to their treat to keep you both full and nourished.
Why you will love this recipe:
High protein – Packed protein from the Greek yogurt, powdered peanut butter and protein powder, this pudding will keep you full and satisfied for hours.
Easy to make – With just 5 simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this pudding in minutes.
Versatile – It’s perfect for a quick breakfast, pre or post-workout snack or even a healthy dessert.
Ingredients needed:
Greek-style yogurt – for this peanut butter protein pudding I used plain, full-fat Greek yogurt.
Milk – the liquid to help blend this creamy mixture together. Use more if needed to reach your desired consistency. Any milk will work and cow’s milk will likely give you the most protein.
Powdered peanut butter – This recipe features this ingredient I know you will love… like PB2 powder, its a super versatile way to get peanut butter flavor into your recipes with way less fat, calories and sugar than traditional peanut butter. Plus it’s protein-packed. Its made by removing most of the oil from roasted peanuts and grinding them into a fine powder, resulting in a low-fat, high-protein alternative to traditional peanut butter.
It adds such a depth of flavor without adding all the oily-ness that lots of PB normally brings. I’m obsessed!
Every time I eat a bite of my Peanut Butter Protein Pudding, it’s like a nostalgic trip down memory lane – except with less sugar, less fat and more protein! That’s very “a-peeling” to my fitness nutrition goals! A bowl full makes a great workout snack, healthy dessert – or even balanced breakfast (hey, there’s fruit in it!)
As well as being really easy to make, this meal bowl is healthier than your average breakfast offering as it is made with wholesome REAL food ingredients. With the added protein powder it makes it more balanced than a traditional high carb recipe. Old fashioned baked recipes always had tons of sugar, carbs and fats. The new modern way is to add protein making the recipe more balanced and healthy.
A well-balanced diet with proper ratios of macro nutrients (protein, healthy carbs and fats) provides all of the: energy you need to keep active throughout the day. nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you to stay strong and healthy and help to prevent diet-related illness.
When you find your optimal balance and amounts of macro nutrients, you take a major step toward reaching your health goals and this balance has been improved in this recipe by the addition of healthy protein. Your body can only absorb around 25-30 grams of protein at one time and you likely need 80-100 plus grams a day so its important to spread it over all meals and snacks throughout the day so you can meet your required amount.
This is one of the BEST go-to desserts right before bed when you are craving something sweet! We often see yogurt used as an evening snack to prevent choosing an unhealthy option, but this twist lets you flavor it and have a fun consistency (and tons of protein) too.
Night-time usage aside, it’s a great way to stay on track and enjoy a yummy dessert or treat no matter the time of day. It will subdue even the fiercest sweet tooth! It’s a great make-ahead breakfast that’s packed with protein, fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids and an easy way to up your daily protein intake in a totally enjoyable way.
Creamy, rich, smooth and mousse like, it’s your new favourite dessert or snack too. This recipe is perfect for meal prep too since it will keep in the fridge for four days. You can easily double it and have breakfast covered for half the week! An easy and nutritious way to jumpstart your day and you can customize it by adding your favorite toppings.
Peanut Butter Yogurt Protein Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick Greek-style yogurt
- 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter or regular peanut butter
- 1/4 cup any milk
- 2 scoops protein or collagen peptides powder
- 3 dates
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Scoop out into 2 serving bowls and top with a drizzle of peanut butter, crushed peanuts, and chocolate chips.Top Tip!Let the pudding chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This enhances the flavors and thickens the consistency.
If you are looking for more delicious, healthy, protein-rich, no bake desserts and treats to help you reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, you will love my collection here: Blended Bites
