Rich, creamy, and made in just 5 minutes, this Greek Yogurt Protein Pudding is the easiest way to hit your protein goals. For breakfast or as a high-protein snack, this pudding is easy to customize, and with a whopping 37 grams of protein, it's both delicious and fueling.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 5 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 1
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 257 kcals and 37 gram of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Greek yogurt, protein powder, nut butter
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, vegan, and refined sugar-free if needed.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: This protein pudding wth Greek yogurt is ultra creamy, thick, and can be as indulgent as you want it to be.
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If you struggle to eat 100 grams of protein per day and feel like you need to rely on gagging down chicken breasts, I’ve got a surprise for you!
As a coach, I've learned that the best way to increase your protein intake is with snacks you'll actually enjoy eating. As a busy mom of three, that's exactly why I make recipes like this high-protein pudding with Greek yogurt: simple, satisfying, and packed with protein. It's the same philosophy behind my Strong and Sweet Protein Guide, where every recipe delivers at least 17 grams of protein, and you don't hate food.
If you're looking for even more easy ideas, browse my high-protein dairy-free snack recipes and lean into the benefits of a high-protein diet without overthinking it.
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- A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Why It's Different Than Most 💭
- Ingredients and Substitutions
- Flavor Variations and Toppings
- How To Make Greek Yogurt Protein Pudding
- Expert Tips To Make It
- Storing and Meal Prepping
- Ways To Enjoy It
- Greek Yogurt Protein Pudding FAQs and Common Mistakes
- More 5-Minute High-Protein Recipes
- Greek Yogurt Protein Pudding
Why It's Different Than Most 💭
Easy: You need 3 ingredients and no electric mixer. It doesn’t get simpler than that (though these 4-ingredient, dairy-free protein pancakes come close).
No pudding mix: Most protein pudding recipes use packaged pudding mix as their base. This one doesn't need it and still has a thick, rich feel to it.
Versatile: Use this protein pudding for a quick snack or high-protein breakfast, or even pair it with protein powder French toast. There are so many flavor variations as well that it’s easy to make it seem “new” each time.
Allergy-friendly: There is a way to make this recipe suit ANY allergy or dietary preference.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Greek yogurt: Any Greek yogurt will work for the pudding. If you want it to be sweeter, use a sweetened or flavored Greek yogurt. If not, opt for plain. Each texture of yogurt is slightly different and that will affect the texture of the overall pudding recipe, just like with these Greek yogurt cookies.
- Collagen powder or protein powder: Pure collagen s what’s used to bump up the protein in the yogurt pudding along with these 4 ingredient protein bars. As one of the cleanest sources of protein, you’re getting a huge bang for your buck. Learn about what collagen powder is as well as collagen versus protein powder.
- Adjusting for diet: You can make this protein pudding recipe suit any dietary preference by adjusting the ingredients and here's how:
- Dairy-free or vegan: Use a dairy-free Greek yogurt as the base and either collagen powder or vegan protein powder as needed.
- Paleo: For this you need to use a regular Greek yogurt, not flavored.
- Whole30: Regular Greek yogurt and beef isolate protein powder or collagen powder work best.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations and Toppings
Below are some of my favorite ways to adjust the flavor of the Greek yogurt pudding. And the best part is that the variations are crazy simple too. Use strawberry yogurt or add lemon zest for fresh flavor or any of the toppings below.
Yogurt: Changing the flavor of the yogurt you use will obviously change the whole taste, just like with these frozen yogurt protein bars recipe. Try a classic vanilla or a rich berry for a fresh start.
Crunch: Add some toasted pecans or gluten-free nut-free granola into the protein pudding for a delicious texture.
Drizzle: Though I went with peanut butter, drizzling coconut milk caramel sauce or dairy-free chocolate glaze on top makes this taste like dessert.
Fresh fruit: For a high-protein breakfast recipe, I top mine with fresh berries, pineapple, or any other fruit I have on hand. Sometimes I pair it with 3-ingredient protein balls.
Granola: Add some crunch and healthy fats by topping the pudding with protein granola or chocolate protein granola.
How To Make Greek Yogurt Protein Pudding
Step 1: Add all ingredients to a bowl.
Step 2: Mix until smooth and mostly creamy.
Step 3: Top it with any extras and enjoy!
Expert Tips To Make It
I’d suggest mixing the collagen powder into the yogurt before adding in the peanut butter. Collagen powder requires vigorous mixing so that it doesn’t clump.
Use a natural, fresh peanut butter if possible as it tends to mix way easier into the yogurt.
I made this recipe with a key lime yogurt. If you are using a plain yogurt or a not-sweet protein powder, you'll need a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
Choosing A Protein Powder
Below are a few tips on choosing the best protein powder for the protein pudding recipe and how each one will adjust the taste and texture.
- Beef protein: I recently switched to beef protein and it's been a game changer (like zero bloat!). If you use Equip Protein it's super sweet and you won't need to add anything. Likewise, it mixes easily, gives a thicker texture, and makes the pudding much more dessert-like. Code mamabear saves you money if you try.
- Vegan protein: If you decide to make this yogurt protein pudding with a vegan protein powder, know that the result will be unbelievably thick. Vegan protein powder absorbs liquid like crazy so you may want to scale back by a tablespoon. It's also not overly sweet, so use a flavored yogurt or add some maple syrup.
- Whey protein: This will blend easily and not change the texture in really any way.
Storing and Meal Prepping
The protein pudding is best enjoyed immediately upon making it. However, you can store it covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Know that it will change the texture a bit, though, depending on the yogurt you use.
If storing it in the fridge, expect it to thicken up a bit depending on the protein. You also won't want to add any toppings ahead of time, as they can become mushy (especially with granola or sliced bananas). They're best added right before serving.
Don't freeze it, the yogurt doesn't hold up well on thawing.
Ways To Enjoy It
Once you top your protein pudding with granola, fruit, or chocolate chips you can pretty much enjoy it any time of day because it's such a high-protein treat!
- For breakfast: Pair it with some extra fruit or avocado toast, and you've got a full meal.
- Snack: Delicious on its own, topped with some crunchy granola with cinnamon.
- Post-workout: If using it after a workout, I prefer to add protein powder in place of collagen for a complete protein. Toss a bit of fruit in for extra recovery.
Greek Yogurt Protein Pudding FAQs and Common Mistakes
Protein pudding can become clumpy if you didn't mix the protein in well enough or added too much. This occurs more often with vegan protein powder. Only add a little at a time and mix it fully before adding more. If you need to "fix" it, add more yogurt to balance the protein and mix with a fork until smooth.
Overall, protein yogurt pudding is amazing for weight loss. It’s a high-protein, mostly low-calorie snack, which means that you get to indulge in a decent portion, but you’ll also stay full.
No, the yogurt pudding doesn't taste chalky when made with collagen powder, whey, or beef protein. It can taste chalky if made with brown rice protein powder, though.
You can; however, it may make your protein pudding a bit clumpy or gritty. You want more yogurt than protein powder for a smoother texture, so if playing around, only add a little bit at a time and taste as you go.
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Greek Yogurt Protein Pudding
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Equipment
- 1 Small bowl
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt vanilla
- 3 tablespoons Collagen powder
- 1 tablespoon Peanut butter split in half
Instructions
- In a regular bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt and collagen powder until combined and smooth.
- Swirl in half of the peanut butter.
- Make sure the peanut butter is room temperature, and then drizzle the remaining amount over top of the pudding.
- Top with any add-ons and enjoy!
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Shelby S says
This is my ho-to snack when I need a protein hit but don't have a lot of time. I love how easy I can adapt the flavors and it actually keeps me full.