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Published: Mar 3, 2023 · by: jenniferbanz

Protein Pudding - High Protein Dessert!

This protein pudding is thick so it sticks with you for a while, only uses 4 ingredients, and can be ready in just a few minutes! You can use different flavors of protein powder for different high protein desserts and snacks!

high protein dessert
Contents hide
1 Ingredients needed
2 How to make protein pudding
3 Tips to make the best high protein dessert
4 More high protein recipes
5 Protein Pudding Recipe - High Protein Dessert!
5.1 Ingredients
5.2 Instructions
5.3 Jennifer's tips
5.4 Nutrition per serving

High protein desserts have become very popular lately, and with good reason!  Protein is essential for keeping up satiated and helping us maintain muscle mass.  I love this high protein pudding recipe because it uses a full serving of protein powder which typically has around 30 grams of protein.  The addition of chia seeds gives some much needed fiber and helps make our protein pudding nice and thick.

The protein content of this protein pudding makes it the perfect workout snack. It is keto and low carb friendly and if you choose a gluten free protein powder, it would be gluten free as well.

Ingredients needed

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this protein pudding recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For a printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

¾ cup water or plain almond milk

1 serving protein powder - I use premier protein powder but be sure to use a protein powder that tastes good.  You can use any flavor variations you want!  Vegan or whey protein powders work for this recipe, too.  If you want a keto friendly high protein dessert, find one with little to zero carbs. You can use vanilla, chocolate protein powder, or even peanut butter! The taste of the protein powder is what matters most!

1 ½ tablespoons chia seeds - chia seeds are full of fiber and almost zero net carbs.  I love using them in this protein pudding and in chia seeds pudding recipes.

1 tablespoon cocoa powder - This is optional.  I like to add the cocoa powder when I am making a chocolate protein pudding.

sugar free chocolate chips for serving - also optional. You could also serve with fresh berries like strawberries or raspberries.

How to make protein pudding

This section explains how to make this high protein dessert recipe, step by step. For a full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

Step 1 - Add all ingredients to a blender jar or magic bullet, making sure to add the liquid first.  Blend until the chia seeds are completely blended and a thick mixture forms.

chia seeds and cocoa powder in a blender jar

Step 2 - Serve immediately or let chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.  Top with chocolate chips

chocolate protein pudding with chocolate chips in a white ramekin

Tips to make the best high protein dessert

  • Make sure you use a protein powder that you enjoy drinking...any flavor will work! There are so many flavors of protein powder out there now so make this recipe your own and experiment!
  • A good quality blender jar will be best to blend up the chia seeds.  A magic bullet should do the trick.
  • If your protein pudding isn't as thick as you like, you can put it in the refrigerator to thicken up for about an hour up to overnight.

More high protein recipes

  • Protein Pancakes
  • Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins
  • Keto Protein Waffles
  • Keto Double Chocolate Protein Cookies

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chocolate protein pudding with chocolate chips in a white ramekin

Protein Pudding Recipe - High Protein Dessert!

This protein pudding is thick so it sticks with you for a while, only uses 4 ingredients, and can be ready in just a few minutes! You can use different flavors of protein powder for different high protein desserts!
4.70 from 42 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 312kcal
Author: Jennifer Banz

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Water or Almond milk
  • 1 Serving Protein powder (Click here to see my favorite on Amazon)
  • 1.5 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon Cocoa powder (optional if making chocolate pudding)
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar free Chocolate Chips (Click here to see my favorite brand on Amazon) optional

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender jar or magic bullet, making sure to add the liquid first.  Blend until the chia seeds are completely blended and a thick mixture forms.
  • Serve immediately or let chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Top with chocolate chips (optional)

Jennifer's tips

*Nutrition will depend on the protein powder you use
  • Make sure you use a protein powder that you enjoy drinking...any flavor will work! There are so many flavors of protein powder out there now so make this recipe your own and experiment!
  • A good quality blender jar will be best to blend up the chia seeds.  A magic bullet should do the trick.
  • If your protein pudding isn't as thick as you like, you can put it in the refrigerator to thicken up for about an hour up to overnight.
Servings: 1

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 312kcal

Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

Keyword :high protein dessert, protein powder recipe, protein pudding, recipe for protein pudding

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    Recipe Reviews




  1. Debbie B says

    January 14, 2023 at 9:53 am

    Could I use tapioca starch? I do not like the taste of chia seeds and have tried many recipes to cover the flavor.

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      January 15, 2023 at 10:41 am

      I am not sure. Please let me know if you try!

      Reply
  2. Zoe says

    May 25, 2022 at 1:49 pm

    5 stars
    Fab recipe. I do exactly what the recipe says and I get a tasty chocolate protein pudding! Sometimes I don’t chill it, just eat it straight away. Thanks Jennifer!

    Reply
  3. Kassie says

    April 10, 2021 at 8:16 pm

    1 star
    Didn’t thicken up at all. Just tasted like a regular chocolate protein shake with a ton of chia seeds in it. Disappointed cause I was hoping for something new to try.

    Reply
    • Kobun37 says

      August 24, 2021 at 8:18 pm

      Might have been the age of the chia seeds. If they're too old they don't thicken up. You might try again with fresh ones.

      Reply
    • Jodie says

      December 09, 2021 at 5:46 pm

      Same for me super thin. 🙁

      Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      March 03, 2023 at 4:24 pm

      It sounds like your chia seeds didn't get properly blended.

      Reply
  4. Amber says

    March 23, 2021 at 4:09 am

    5 stars
    Trying this today!!

    Reply
  5. nancy sharma says

    December 31, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    I am SO EXCITED I just saw this recipe!!! Like overly excited. I have recommended your website to countless ppl. It's truly the only site where every single recipe has turned out. I can't tell you how hard it was starting the keto journey with so many failed recipes. Your site gave me encouragement. thank you so much!
    xoxo Nancy

    Reply
  6. Mariolga says

    October 15, 2020 at 12:26 am

    5 stars
    I did same ingredients except I added tablespoon of hemp seed (more protein value) and shredded coconut unsweetened and high quality protein shake vegan ARBONNE chocolate flavor (mariolgaramseyarbonne)

    Reply
  7. Izzy says

    July 08, 2020 at 11:50 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing . Thanks so much. Delicious ... wowowowowow
    For the person who wrote it did not thicken just leave it longer in the mixer . After almost 3 minutes mine was still liquid took almost 4 minutes

    Reply
  8. Claire says

    July 02, 2020 at 8:39 pm

    5 stars
    This is amazing, I make it all the time! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  9. Gab says

    April 05, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing! I’m not a huge fan of chia, but after trying this with flax and not getting the right texture, I went for it with chia and this is just delicious, amazing macros, and it feels like an splurge-worthy dessert! I used mutant iso-surge chocolate brownie protein!

    Reply
  10. Doshima says

    March 17, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars
    My favorite of this recipe: Ice cream sundae approach- Add splenda to vanilla protein powder and chill. I topped with a bit of chocolate sauce and chopped peanuts. Jam is good too!

    Reply
  11. jenniferbanz says

    February 13, 2020 at 9:42 am

    Did you add the chia seeds? That should thicken it up

    Reply
  12. Toni says

    January 09, 2020 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    This is so good!! Everyone at my house loved it!

    Reply
  13. Nicole @ The Granola Diaries says

    January 09, 2020 at 1:35 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious and I love that it is sugar free!

    Reply
  14. Tonje says

    January 09, 2020 at 1:31 pm

    5 stars
    I made the chocolate version, SO GOOD!

    Reply
  15. Dannii says

    January 09, 2020 at 12:48 pm

    Oooh, I would have to go for chocolate I think.

    Reply
  16. Emmeline says

    January 09, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    This protein pudding looks so delicious! Would love to try it, but I have an issue with all protein powders tasting kinda like meat? Kinda? Which I don't mind when it IS meat but not in chocolate 😉 Do you have any suggestions for a good (chocolate) protein powder that doesn't have this weird taste?

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      December 29, 2020 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      Legion whey protein, the best!

      Reply
  17. soy says

    June 05, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    i tried this with a paleo protein and added vanilla and almond extracts - and it worked out just great. thank you!

    Reply
  18. Joe C says

    May 01, 2019 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    Very good. I used the cheap optimum nutrition brand of whey, and threw in an avocado for added fat

    Reply
  19. Naomi says

    March 14, 2019 at 3:23 pm

    Can you use flax seeds instead of Chia?

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      March 14, 2019 at 4:26 pm

      I think that would work

      Reply
  20. Michele S. says

    January 20, 2019 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for friends and family. We all enjoyed it immensely! The icing really was a delicious addition. And it was so easy to make!

    Reply
  21. Jorie says

    January 18, 2019 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    I threw in peanut butter with the rest blended it up and man that’s good. Thinking next time of doing vanillia with berries mixed in. Great recipe

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      January 18, 2019 at 12:07 pm

      That sounds great!

      Reply
  22. Lane Patten says

    May 22, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars
    I love the consistency of this! I'm not usually a protein powder fan, but in this pudding, I liked it!

    Reply
  23. Joanie says

    May 22, 2018 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a wonderful recipe! I was so happy to have found a dessert recipe that I don't feel a bit guilty eating. The chocolate flavor is intense and I absolutely love it!

    Reply

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