Description
Protein yogurt pudding is a creamy, nutritious snack or dessert combining Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, and natural sweeteners. It offers a versatile, quick, and wholesome treat packed with protein and probiotics, perfect for any time of day and easily customizable with various fruits and mix-ins.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 scoop protein powder (flavored or unflavored)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 cup milk or milk alternative
- 1–2 teaspoons natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or stevia)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins (Optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen fruit (e.g., berries, mango, pineapple)
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (almond or peanut butter)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (for chocolate version)
- Shredded coconut (for tropical vibe)
Instructions
- Combine the base ingredients: In a mixing bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, and a splash of milk or milk alternative until smooth and well combined.
- Sweeten and flavor: Add your natural sweetener and vanilla extract, then mix thoroughly to achieve a balanced, lightly sweetened taste.
- Add mix-ins: Gently fold in fresh or frozen fruit, nuts, or any other additions you prefer for extra texture and bursts of flavor.
- Chill and thicken: Cover the bowl or portion the mixture into individual containers, then refrigerate for at least one hour to let the chia seeds expand and the pudding firm up.
- Serve and enjoy: Once chilled, give the pudding a quick stir and top with any final garnishes such as granola, nut butter, chopped nuts, fresh berries, or a dash of cinnamon before digging in.
Notes
- Choose thick yogurt such as Greek or Icelandic for the best creamy texture.
- Pick a protein powder flavor that mixes well and suits your taste preferences.
- Add sweeteners gradually to avoid overpowering the natural flavors.
- Allow sufficient chilling time to enable chia seeds to fully thicken the pudding.
- Stir the pudding before serving to redistribute any settled chia seeds and refresh the texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pudding (about 150g)
- Calories: 200-250
- Sugar: 7-12g (varies by sweetener and fruit used)
- Sodium: 50-80mg
- Fat: 5-8g
- Saturated Fat: 2-4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3-4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18-22g
- Fiber: 5-7g
- Protein: 20-25g
- Cholesterol: 10-25mg
Keywords: protein yogurt pudding, healthy snack, high protein dessert, chia seed pudding, nutritious snack, gluten free dessert, easy protein pudding