Chocolate Protein Pudding
Chocolate protein pudding is a rich, creamy dessert made with simple ingredients like milk, cocoa powder, protein powder, and eggs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined. Whisk well to break up any cocoa or protein powder lumps.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium-low heat until warm but not boiling. You should see light steam, but do not let it simmer.
- Slowly pour about ½ cup of the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. This tempers the eggs and prevents curdling.
- Gradually whisk the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk. Reduce the heat to low.
- Cook the pudding gently, whisking constantly, for 5–7 minutes, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not let the mixture boil.
- Remove from heat and immediately pour the pudding into serving bowls or jars. Let cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to fully set.
- Serve chilled, or enjoy slightly warm if preferred.
Nutrition
Notes
- Whisk thoroughly: Fully whisking the cocoa powder and protein powder with the eggs helps prevent lumps in the finished pudding.
- Temper the eggs slowly: Gradually adding warm milk to the eggs while whisking keeps the pudding smooth and prevents scrambling.
- Keep the heat low: Cooking the pudding over low heat and whisking constantly is key to a creamy texture without curdling.
- Choose the right protein powder: Use a protein powder that dissolves well and is designed for hot liquids for the smoothest result.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve this chocolate protein pudding with fresh berries or pair it with our Almond Butter Cookies or Edible Cookie Dough for a balanced, protein-forward dessert.
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