High-Protein Coffee Pudding

High-Protein Coffee Pudding

⏱️ Time

  • Prep: 5 minutes
  • Chill: 1–2 hours (or 20 minutes freezer for quick set)

🍽️ Servings

2 servings


πŸ›’ Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (dairy or high-protein milk)
  • ΒΎ cup plain Greek yogurt (or skyr)
  • 2 tsp instant coffee or espresso powder
  • 1–2 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free sweetener
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (or 1Β½ tsp gelatin for low-carb)
  • Β½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Protein Boost

  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored whey protein isolate

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Instructions

1. Dissolve the Coffee

  • Warm ΒΌ cup of the milk.
  • Stir in instant coffee until fully dissolved.

2. Make the Pudding Base

  • In a saucepan (off heat), whisk:
    • Remaining milk
    • Cornstarch
    • Sweetener
    • Salt

3. Cook

  • Add dissolved coffee mixture.
  • Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly.
  • Once thickened (2–4 minutes), remove from heat.

4. Add Protein & Creaminess

  • Let mixture cool 2–3 minutes.
  • Whisk in Greek yogurt, vanilla, and protein powder (if using).
  • Whisk until completely smooth.

5. Chill

  • Pour into serving cups.
  • Chill 1–2 hours until set.

πŸ’ͺ Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving)

(With whey isolate)

  • Calories: ~190
  • Protein: 18–22 g
  • Carbs: ~18 g
  • Fat: ~3 g

(Without whey)

  • Protein: ~12–14 g

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