Protein Yogurt Pudding with Nut Butter and Chia Seeds Recipe
This Protein Pudding is a quick, creamy, and nutritious snack made with Greek yogurt and protein powder, customizable with your favorite nut butters and flavor add-ins. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s perfect for a healthy treat or post-workout boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat, Low Lactose
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup 250 g Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1/2 cup 40 g protein powder (chocolate, vanilla, or unflavored)
- 1 –2 tablespoons nut butter (peanut or almond butter)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional)
- 1 –2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- Milk of choice (almond, oat, or dairy milk, if needed to thin)
Optional Flavor Add-Ins
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, protein powder, nut butter, and optional ingredients like cocoa powder or vanilla extract.
- Mix: Whisk or stir until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Adjust consistency: If the pudding is too thick, slowly add a bit of milk until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Sweeten: Taste and adjust sweetness by adding maple syrup or honey as needed.
- Thicken: For added texture, stir in chia seeds and let the pudding sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Serve or store: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Letting the pudding sit for 5 minutes after adding chia seeds helps it thicken.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.