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Protein Pudding

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Servings 5
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
This protein pudding is no-cook, tastes just like traditional pudding, and can easily be made paleo or vegan.

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces (400 ml) canned full-fat coconut milk divided
  • 2/3 cup (86 grams) protein powder
  • 1/2 cup (55 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (42 grams) chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup (64 grams) natural almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk or water (I use cashew milk)

Instructions

  • Add about half the canned coconut milk to a high-speed blender, and set aside the rest for now. Then add everything else and blend at high speed for about 1 minute until totally smooth. There should be no lumps of chia seeds.
  • Add the rest of the coconut milk and blend until totally combined.
  • Depending on your ingredients, you might need to chill the pudding a little so it’s firmer like pudding. I didn’t need to do this.
  • Serve or chill for a few hours first until it's as firm as you'd like.
  • Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Orgain Keto Chocolate Collagen Protein Powder was my favorite option. For vegan, and a close second, I used Dr. Murray’s Vanilla Protein Powder.
  • Use less salt if your almond butter is already salted.
  • Using just half of the coconut milk to begin with will make it quicker and easier to pulverize the chia seeds.
  • For vegan, make sure to use vegan protein powder and plant-based milk.
  • For paleo, make sure to use paleo protein powder and nut milk with only nuts, salt and water in it.
  • Yields about 2.5 cups of pudding.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 20gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 216mgPotassium: 559mgFiber: 7gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 212mgIron: 6mgNet Carbs: 30
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