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Chocolate Protein Pudding

A quick and easy one-pot chocolate pudding made with cocoa, almond milk, and protein powder for a creamy, decadent treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Base
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup protein powder
  • 1/4 cup sweetener (like stevia or erythritol)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Thickening Agent (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Optional for thickening; mix with cold almond milk to form a slurry.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk the base in a saucepan. Add almond milk, cocoa powder, protein powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt to a saucepan. Whisk until fully moistened.
  2. Heat and stir to a gentle simmer. Set the pan over medium heat and stir constantly until small bubbles appear and light steam rises.
  3. (Optional) Add cornstarch slurry for a thicker set by stirring cornstarch into a small splash of cold almond milk, then whisking it into the simmering pudding.
  4. Cook until it thickens. Continue cooking while stirring until the mixture coats the whisk and leaves brief tracks.
  5. Cool slightly, then portion into serving dishes.
  6. Chill to fully set in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator. This pudding continues to thicken as it chills and can be made ahead of time.