Sometimes I just want something sweet, creamy, and chocolatey. But it has to fit within my animal based way of eating. That’s where this little gem of a recipe comes in.
I call it my Chocolate Protein Pudding, because it really feels like a sweet, no bake pudding treat. It’s a nourishing snack, a yummy dessert, or a quick breakfast if you’re short on time and want something satisfying that won’t spike your blood sugar.
Personally I love to eat this protein pudding for breakfast as it gives me a great, protein filled way to start the day that satisfies my appetite for hours.
What I love about this pudding:
- It’s high in protein – around 22–24 grams per serve depending on the brands you use.
- It’s gently sweet, not overly sugary. I find overly sweet foods distasteful since I quit processed sugar. Most of the sweetness comes from the honey and yoghurt.
- It’s rich but light. The peanut butter and cream give it a velvety texture without being too heavy.
- It’s flexible! You can leave out the honey if you’re cutting back on sugar, you can use a different (or no) nut butter or add some berries and whipped cream for a decadent dessert.
When I eat it:
As I mentioned, this is a breakfast food for me as I don’t tend to eat snacks or desserts regularly. But there are some days where I’m hungry and I want something sweet! This would be the perfect afternoon treat in this instance.
Top It Up!
Another thing I love about this recipe is the possibilities for toppings if you want to add even more nutrition or just like to jazz it up. Berries, other fruits, nuts, cream, dark chocolate, chopped medjool dates or seeds ( I love raw pumpkin seeds) are just some of the possible toppings.
Macro Breakdown
Here is an approximate nutritional breakdown for this recipe:
240 calories
22-24 grams protein
13 grams fat
12 grams carbs
Ingredients
Method
- Place all ingredients together into a bowl or container.
- Mix thoroughly with a spoon until all ingredients are blended.
- Serve into bowl or cup.
- Eat immediately or place into fridge for a firmer texture.
A Word on Collagen
I’ve used collagen powder in the past but I’ve recently restarted to add protein and hopefully boost my hair, skin and nails. It’s a really simple way to add protein to your diet if, like me, you struggle with that.
The collagen powder I now use is the best I’ve had, it’s available in Australia from Gelpro. It’s flavourless and great quality with no weird flavour additives. If you’re not in Australia, I recommend trying to find a quality, grass fed collagen powder like this one and take it consistently. A flavourless powder dissolves easily in your morning coffee and actually makes the coffee creamier!
If you give it a go, let me know how you like it or which variation worked well for you. I’m always up for a bit of protein-rich inspiration!
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See you soon
Kelly 💕
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