Hot Chocolate Protein Pudding (Dairy Free Option)

This 4 Ingredient Hot Chocolate Protein Pudding is the perfect quick & easy treat to help satisfy your sweet tooth while also moving the needle towards your protein goals! It packs around 30 grams of protein per serving and can be made dairy free if you prefer.

If you're looking for a healthy snack to get you through the holiday season, this Hot Chocolate Protein Pudding is a great way to enjoy a nourishing, sweet treat. Made with simple ingredients like yogurt, protein powder & cocoa powder you can satisfy your sweet cravings and meal prep at the same time!

For more healthy dessert recipes that will satisfy your sweet tooth & give you a protein boost, try these Hot Chocolate Protein Cookies, this Protein Hot Chocolate Recipe, or this Chocolate Protein Mousse. 

For another delicious high protein pudding recipe, try this Pumpkin Pie Protein Pudding that has a delicious pumpkin vanilla protein pudding base.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It uses few ingredients. Using just 4 ingredients for the base of this simple chocolate protein pudding recipe, Hot Chocolate Protein Pudding is incredibly simple to make with ingredients you probably already have on hand at home.

• It's perfect for a single serve treat or meal prep. No meal prep is complete without dessert-like snacks! Increase the quantities of this single serve treat so you can have it all week long.

• It's a great way to increase your protein intake. A super simple snack to make when you need to smash at least 30 grams of protein!

Hot Chocolate Protein Pudding Ingredients & Tested Substitutions

• Plain Greek Yogurt or Skyr. My personal preference is to use skyr as it gives the mousse a thick, creamy texture & also generally contains a higher protein content, but you may use your favorite plain greek yogurt instead. Opt for non-fat greek yogurt or skyr if you're looking to keep your fat intake lower. If you're dairy free, I like Forager plain yogurt or Siggi's coconut yogurt which has 10g of protein per serving.
• Chocolate Protein Powder. There is not a specific type of protein powder needed for this recipe to work, but my all time favorite is the Equip Foods Prime Protein (PRETTYDELISH saves you 15%). You can use your favorite whey protein powder, pea protein, or whatever type of protein powder you like best. If you don't have a favorite protein powder and aren't sure where to start you can check out this helpful guide to easy to digest protein powders to find one that's right for you. I personally like this easy to digest vegan protein powder from TumLove. You can use the code KIMBERLY15 to save 15% off of your first order.
• Cocoa Powder. I find that unsweetened cocoa powder works best but you can also use cacao powder if you'd like.
• Maple Syrup or Honey. Either real maple syrup or honey will work if you're looking to add a touch of sweetness to the chocolate protein pudding. If your protein powder already contains a sweetener, you may omit this if you'd like to keep the recipe low carb.

Favorite Toppings

• Mini Marshmallows

• Candy Cane Pieces

• Chocolate Chips

Protein Mousse Step-By-Step Instructions

1. Mix the chocolate pudding base. Add yogurt, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder and maple syrup to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until ingredients are fully incorporated and no clumps remain.

2. Garnish & serve. Transfer the mousse to a small bowl or ramekin. Garnish with mini marshmallows & candy cane pieces & enjoy! 

How to store Hot Chocolate Protein Pudding

If you'd like to increase the recipe for meal prep, add single servings of the chocolate pudding to airtight containers. They will last in the fridge up to 5 days. Note that the texture tends to thicken like a chocolate mousse, but if you don't love that you can add a bit of extra yogurt when you're just about to enjoy the meal prepped servings.

If You Liked This Recipe You Might Also Enjoy

• Hot Chocolate Protein Cookies
• Protein Hot Chocolate
• Protein Chocolate Mousse
• Paleo Gingerbread Cookies
• Paleo Christmas Cutout Cookies

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