High Protein Chocolate Pudding
This high protein chocolate pudding is dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and so easy to make with only five ingredients and in less than five minutes! With silken tofu and chia seeds as the star ingredients, this protein pudding is an ideal post-workout snack, a guilt-free afternoon pick-me-up, or a healthy high protein dessert! It’s ultra creamy and has the most luscious chocolatey flavour – you won’t believe it’s made with tofu!
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Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Protein Pudding
High Protein—Thanks to high protein and low calorie silken tofu as a star ingredient, this chocolate pudding recipe is a high-protein alternative to traditional chocolate pudding without compromising in flavours. The addition of highly nutritious and fibre-rich chia seeds further enhances the nutrition and flavour and packs the pudding with fibre!
Dairy-Free and Refined Sugar-Free – Store-bought chocolate puddings always contain added sugars, milk, and eggs, but this homemade protein pudding is far from that. Thanks to silken tofu, which provides the creamy texture of the real deal, and maple syrup, which brings natural sweetness, this chocolate protein dessert keeps you true to your health goals.
Easy 5-Minute Dessert – No cooking, no baking, no waiting. I mean, how many dessert recipes could you name that you can whip up in 5 minutes? Blend all the ingredients until smooth, and serve with your favourite toppings!
Meal Prep Friendly – Although this protein pudding takes only 5 minutes to make, it’s smart to meal prep it when you need a big batch if you are making it for your kid’s birthday or any special occasion. How about preparing a batch in plastic containers for an on-the-go nutritious breakfast to overcome the morning rush?
Kid Friendly – Chocolate desserts attract little picky eaters like nothing else. But only this time, you know they are eating a super healthy snack in disguise. Be equipped with “backup”; they’ll definitely be coming back for second or even thirds.
How to Make High Protein Chocolate Pudding
Prepare the Ingredients
Add the silken tofu, maple syrup, cacao powder, vanilla, salt, and chia seeds into a blender or food processor.
Blend Until Smooth
Blend the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
Chill and Serve
Pour the pudding into serving bowls or jars and refrigerate for at least an hour to let it set. Serve chilled.
Recipe Tips for Chocolate Protein Pudding
Make it Soy-free: To make this High-Protein Chocolate Pudding soy-free, replace the silken tofu with coconut or cashew cream. Blend with the other ingredients as usual, adjust the consistency if needed, and add protein powder if you’d like to keep it high in protein!
Increase the Protein: If using vegan protein powder, adjust with a splash of plant-based milk, as protein powder makes the pudding thicker.
Chill for Best Results: Let the pudding chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavours to meld and the texture to set perfectly.
Adjust Consistency: If the pudding is too thick, add a splash of almond milk or any preferred plant-based milk to reach your desired consistency.
Flavour Variations: Experiment with different flavour profiles by adding a pinch of cinnamon, a dash of espresso powder, or a splash of almond extract.
Toppings: Enhance the pudding with your favourite toppings, such as fresh berries, sliced bananas, chopped nuts, or a dollop of whipped coconut cream.
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High Protein Chocolate Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 block silken tofu (450g)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Add all your ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add your favourite toppings and enjoy!