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Chocolate pudding with almond milk and protein powder in a glass dessert bowl

Chocolate Pudding with Almond Milk and Protein Powder

Chocolate pudding with almond milk and protein powder is a creamy, chocolatey dessert with a smooth texture and rich flavor. It is an easy chilled treat when you want a simple homemade pudding option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
  • Sweetener to taste (stevia or erythritol)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
Toppings
  • Fresh berries (optional topping)
  • Dark chocolate shavings (optional topping)
  • Whipped cream (optional topping)
  • Coconut flakes (optional topping)
  • Chopped nuts (optional topping)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add cocoa powder, sweetener, and salt to a saucepan and combine.
  2. Gradually whisk almond milk into the cocoa mixture until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
Cooking
  1. Heat the almond milk and cocoa mixture over medium heat, whisking continuously, until it slightly thickens.
  2. Take the saucepan off the heat and mix in protein powder and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
Chilling
  1. Transfer the chocolate pudding into serving bowls or jars.
  2. Refrigerate the pudding for about 2 hours until chilled and set.
Serving
  1. Serve the chilled pudding with optional toppings such as fresh berries, dark chocolate shavings, whipped cream, coconut flakes, or chopped nuts.

Notes

For the smoothest texture, mix in the protein powder after removing the pudding from heat and allow the pudding to chill completely before serving.