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High Protein Salted Caramel Pudding - Creamy, Satisfying, and Easy

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Vanilla or caramel whey protein powder (or a neutral-tasting plant protein)
  • Plain 2% Greek yogurt
  • Unsweetened milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
  • Salted caramel sauce or caramel syrup (look for lower-sugar if preferred)
  • Cornstarch or unflavored gelatin (one will do)
  • Pure vanilla extract
  • Fine sea salt
  • Optional sweetener: maple syrup, honey, or a zero-calorie sweetener
  • Optional toppings: flaky sea salt, crushed nuts, dark chocolate shavings, sliced banana

Method
 

  1. Set up your base: In a medium bowl, whisk 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1 scoop (about 25–30 g) protein powder. Mix until smooth and no dry patches remain. If it looks thick, that’s fine.
  2. Warm the liquid: In a small saucepan, add 1 cup milk and 2–3 tablespoons salted caramel sauce. Warm over medium-low heat, stirring until fully combined. Do not boil.
  3. Thicken it (choose your method): Cornstarch: Stir 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold milk to make a slurry. Whisk into the warm caramel milk. Cook 2–3 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
  4. Gelatin: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin over 2 tablespoons cold milk. Let bloom 5 minutes. Stir into the warm caramel milk until dissolved.
  5. Add vanilla and salt: Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch (about 1/8 teaspoon) fine sea salt. Taste and adjust sweetness with a little maple syrup or sweetener if needed.
  6. Combine and smooth: Slowly whisk the warm caramel mixture into the yogurt-protein bowl. Add it gradually to prevent lumps. Whisk until glossy and uniform.
  7. Chill to set: Pour into 4 small jars or bowls. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours (cornstarch) or 3–4 hours (gelatin), until set and creamy.
  8. Finish and serve: Stir briefly before serving. Top with a drizzle of caramel, a sprinkle of flaky salt, and any extras like nuts or dark chocolate shavings.