Recipes / Dessert
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pudding (25g, 5 Minutes)
By Md Z. Hasan · Updated July 20, 2026
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
Add the Greek yogurt, protein powder, powdered peanut butter, and cocoa to a bowl.
- 2
Stir well, adding milk a little at a time, until it reaches a thick, smooth pudding consistency.
- 3
Taste and adjust — a few drops of vanilla or a pinch of sweetener if you like it sweeter.
- 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.
Log this 25g toward your daily target
ProteinDose tracks daily protein on a GLP-1 — one-tap presets, photo and barcode scanning, Apple Health sync.(Our own iOS app — free to download.)
