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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pudding (25g, 5 Minutes)

By Max · Updated July 20, 2026

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pudding (25g, 5 Minutes)

5 min

Total time

1

Servings

25g

Protein

290

Calories

Ending the day a little short on protein is one of the most common GLP-1 patterns — dinner is small, and by evening you’re not hungry. This pudding fixes that in the most painless way possible: 25 grams of protein that tastes like dessert, ready in five minutes with no cooking.

Why a protein dessert earns its place

On a GLP-1, the goal isn’t to eat less protein because you’re eating less overall — it’s to make the food you do eat count. A protein pudding is a small, appealing, high-return way to close your daily protein gap, and it scratches the sweet-tooth itch without derailing anything.

It leans on a good chocolate protein powder for both the protein and the dessert flavor — this is exactly the kind of recipe that makes keeping a tub of protein powder around worth it.

Variations

  • Higher protein: use a full scoop of protein powder and a bit more milk.
  • Extra creamy: blend instead of stir, or use a mix of Greek yogurt and a spoon of cottage cheese.
  • Different flavors: vanilla powder + a little instant coffee for a mocha version, or strawberry powder with fresh berries.

Keep this one in your rotation for evenings when dinner was light but your protein target wasn’t quite met — it turns “I should eat more protein” into “I get dessert.”

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (170g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder
  • 1 tbsp powdered peanut butter (or 1 tsp regular peanut butter)
  • 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1–2 tbsp milk of choice, to reach a pudding texture
  • A few drops of vanilla and sweetener to taste (optional)
  • Optional topping: a square of dark chocolate, shaved, or a few banana slices

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add the Greek yogurt, protein powder, powdered peanut butter, and cocoa to a bowl.

  2. 2

    Stir well, adding milk a little at a time, until it reaches a thick, smooth pudding consistency.

  3. 3

    Taste and adjust — a few drops of vanilla or a pinch of sweetener if you like it sweeter.

  4. 4

    Eat right away, or chill 15–20 minutes for a firmer, colder pudding. Add toppings just before serving.

Tips

  • This is the protein powder's moment to shine — a good chocolate whey makes it taste like dessert. See our protein powder picks.
  • Small appetite? This doubles as a satisfying dinner substitute on nights you can't face a full meal — 25g of protein in a few spoonfuls.
  • Powdered peanut butter keeps the calories and fat down while keeping the flavor; regular PB works too if you prefer.
Nutrition figures are estimates and will vary with brands and portions. This is educational content, not medical or dietary advice — talk to your prescriber or a dietitian about your individual protein and nutrition needs, especially if you have kidney disease.

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