Rich, indulgent, and full of pumpkin pie spice flavor, this protein pumpkin pudding recipe is the perfect way to curb a fall craving. With a thick but creamy texture and 25 grams of protein, you can enjoy this no-bake dessert guilt-free.
Made with only 6 ingredients this high protein pudding recipe can be used as a quick and easy craving buster or made into something for formal for family dessert.
In fact, it’s one of the easiest ways to bump up your daily protein intake while enjoying what you eat.
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, it’s high protein recipes like this that I try to work into client’s diets so that they stay on track (check out a few high-protein meal plans if you need help!).
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy: With 6 ingredients this protein pudding comes together in about 5 minutes. Though it tastes best once chilled I’ve definitely been known to enjoy it off the spoon immediately.
Versatile: You can eat this pumpkin pudding as-is or make it into something more indulgent by adding extra toppings.
Healthy: Since this pudding is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, high in protein, and can be made paleo it’s a pretty healthy dessrt.
Ingredients You Need
Below is an image of the ingredients needed for the pumpkin protein pudding. Make sure to use pumpkin puree and not pie filling or the mixture will be too sweet.
Any yogurt will work here use what you have. I prefer using a vegan Greek yogurt to make it extra thick.
Fun hack: If you don’t have yogurt on hand, know you don’t truly need it. It gives the pudding a better texture but it can easily be made without. This chocolate protein pudding is proof of that.
Expert Tips
To make it paleo: In order for the protein pudding to be paleo-approved you’ll need to use a regular yogurt. Most vegan yogurts contain ingredients that void them being paleo.
You need to use canned coconut milk for the richest texture. Get a can that has the water separated from the cream. You want only the thick, white cream.
Use an electric mixer to whip up the protein pudding. This gives it the perfect blend of textures between creamy and fluffy. Plus, the collagen powder won’t mix in as well with a fork.
The pudding is thinner and runny when you whip it. Chilling it in the fridge is what thickens it up a bit.
Adjust the pumpkin pie spice as to your own preference. However, know that the more you add the less bright (and orangey) the pudding will be.
You cannot sub in regular protein powder (or vegan) for collagen powder as it absorbs differently. Learn more about choosing a protein powder for your goals.
Store the pumpkin protein pudding in the fridge in a sealed container or jars for up to 4 days. Know that it doesn’t freeze well.
How To Make It
- Step 1: Add the wet ingredients to a large mixing bowl and beat with electric mixer.
- Step 2: Slowly add in the collagen powder and pumpkin pie spice.
- Step 3: Continue beating while you add them in and until fluffy.
- Step 4: Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before portioning it into jars.
Toppings
If you want to make the high protein pudding more indulgent, top it with any of the following:
- Whole30 whipped cream
- Dusted cinnamon
- Chopped pistachios or toasted pecans
- Drizzle maple syrup
- Dairy-free caramel sauce
Which Protein To Use
This pumpkin protein pudding doesn’t use a traditional protein powder. Instead, it uses collagen powder to amp up the intake.
Collagen is one of the cleanest protein sources around and bakes SO well that I use it to make protein donuts, protein muffins, and things like protein pudding.
Learn more about collagen powder and why you’ll want to add it to your diet.
Other Easy Protein Desserts
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Fast, crave-worthy snacks that hit your protein goals (without tracking or extra cooking time).
Pumpkin Protein Pudding (No Dairy!)
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Equipment
- 3 Mini Mason Jars
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup Coconut milk cream only
- 1.5 tablespoons Vegan yogurt unsweetened
- ⅓ cup Collagen powder
- 3 tablespoons Maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
Instructions
- Add the wet ingredients to a large mixing bowl and beat with electric mixer.
- Slowly add in the collagen powder and pumpkin pie spice.
- Continue beating while you add them in and until fluffy.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before portioning it into jars.
- Store or enjoy.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Shelby S says
This pudding is so rich and a great way to use up extra pumpkin from the can!