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Chocolate Protein Pudding

Thick chocolate protein pudding with milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder and sugar-free pudding mix. 23 grams of protein and 170 calories per cup.

  • 23g protein
  • 170 calories
  • 5 minutes
  • 4 servings

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By The Protein First Kitchen Team. Published

Bowl of chocolate protein pudding with a wooden spoon
Photo by @americanheritagechocolate on Unsplash

This protein pudding tastes like the chocolate pudding cups you ate as a kid, with 23 grams of protein and only 170 calories per serving. It is four ingredients, a whisk, and 15 minutes in the fridge.

Why it works

Instant pudding mix gives that classic silky, set texture. Protein powder and Greek yogurt add the protein without making it chalky. Whisking the protein into the milk first is what keeps it smooth.

Flavor swaps

  • Vanilla: vanilla pudding mix and vanilla protein, topped with sliced bananas.
  • Cookies and cream: vanilla pudding and protein, with a crushed chocolate sandwich cookie on top.
  • Peanut butter chocolate: stir 2 tbsp powdered peanut butter into the chocolate version.

Prefer no mixes?

Try our Greek yogurt chocolate mousse: no pudding mix, 31 grams of protein, and ready in 5 minutes.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • Cold milk: instant pudding mix only sets with cold liquid. Skim milk keeps it light.
  • Chocolate protein powder: casein or whey-casein blends make the thickest pudding.
  • Sugar-free instant pudding mix: the classic silky texture.
  • Greek yogurt: extra protein and a creamier, richer finish.

How to make protein pudding

  1. Whisk the protein powder into cold milk first until there are no lumps.
  2. Add the pudding mix and whisk 2 minutes, until it starts to thicken.
  3. Whisk in the Greek yogurt.
  4. Chill 15 minutes to set.

Protein pudding without a mix

If you prefer no packaged mixes, our Greek yogurt chocolate mousse has a similar thick texture using only yogurt, cocoa and protein powder. For a fiber-rich option, try protein chia pudding.

Meal prep

Portion into 4 lidded cups. They keep 4 days in the fridge, which makes them an easy grab-and-go snack or dessert.

Chocolate Protein Pudding

Prep 5 min. Cook 0 min. Makes 4 servings of about 3/4 cup.

Servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Whisk or blend the cold milk and protein powder until smooth.
  2. Add the pudding mix and whisk for 2 minutes, until it starts to thicken.
  3. Whisk in the Greek yogurt until smooth and glossy.
  4. Divide between 4 cups and chill for at least 15 minutes to set.

Notes

  • Use cold milk. Instant pudding sets only with cold liquid.
  • Keeps 4 days covered in the fridge.
  • Most of the sodium comes from the instant pudding mix.

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    Questions people ask

    Can I make protein pudding without pudding mix?

    Yes. Our Greek yogurt chocolate mousse is made with yogurt, cocoa and protein powder only, and has a similar thick texture.

    What is the best protein powder for pudding?

    Casein or a whey-casein blend makes the thickest pudding. Pure whey works but sets a little softer.

    How do you make protein pudding?

    Whisk cold milk with protein powder until smooth, whisk in a sugar-free instant pudding mix for 2 minutes, stir in Greek yogurt and chill 15 minutes.

    Is protein pudding healthy?

    This version has 23 grams of protein and 170 calories per serving with no added sugar beyond the milk and pudding mix. The main downside is sodium from the instant mix.

    Can I make protein pudding with water?

    Not with instant pudding mix; it needs milk to set. For a dairy-free version, use soy milk, which sets better than almond milk.

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