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High Protein Peanut Butter Cup Pudding - Creamy, Satisfying, and Simple

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain nonfat or 2% Greek yogurt (thicker yogurt gives a creamier pudding)
  • 1 scoop (25–30 g) chocolate or peanut butter protein powder (whey, casein, or plant-based)
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (or powdered peanut butter for fewer calories)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2–4 tablespoons milk (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk), to thin to pudding texture
  • 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or zero-calorie sweetener, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (enhances the chocolate and peanut butter flavors)
  • Optional toppings: mini chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, a drizzle of melted dark chocolate, banana slices, or flaky sea salt

Method
 

  1. Whisk the dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, cocoa powder, and a small pinch of salt. This helps prevent clumps later.
  2. Add the wet ingredients: Stir in the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Mix with a whisk or spatula until the mixture looks mostly smooth.
  3. Adjust sweetness and texture: Add your sweetener to taste. If it’s too thick, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches a soft pudding consistency.
  4. Smooth it out: For an ultra-creamy texture, use a hand mixer or small blender for 20–30 seconds. This also helps if your peanut butter is on the thicker side.
  5. Chill to set: Spoon the pudding into bowls or jars, cover, and chill for at least 30 minutes. An hour is even better for a thicker set.
  6. Finish and serve: Stir once, then top with mini chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, or a drizzle of melted dark chocolate for that true peanut butter cup vibe.