Description
If you’ve ever craved something rich and peanut buttery, but also wanted to keep things healthy-ish and fueling, this Peanut Butter Protein Pudding is exactly what you need. It’s creamy, indulgent, and shockingly easy to whip together—no stove, no stress, and no questionable ingredients.
I started making this as a post-workout snack, but honestly? It’s become an anytime comfort food in my house. Afternoon slump? Pudding. Craving dessert but still want to hit your protein goal? Pudding. Need something to meal prep that feels like a treat but fuels your day? You guessed it—pudding.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
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2 tablespoons peanut butter (natural, creamy)
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1/4 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy, etc.)
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1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Optional toppings:
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Mini chocolate chips
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Sliced banana
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Granola
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Crushed peanuts
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Cocoa nibs
Instructions
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Whisk the base
In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and protein powder until mostly combined. -
Add liquids
Stir in milk, vanilla, sweetener, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Add more milk as needed to reach your desired texture. -
Taste and adjust
Want it sweeter? Add more maple syrup. Too thick? Add a splash more milk. -
Chill (optional)
Eat immediately, or divide into jars and refrigerate for 30 minutes to thicken and chill. -
Serve with toppings
Sprinkle with chocolate chips, banana slices, granola, or anything else that makes it feel extra.
Notes
The thickness will vary based on the protein powder you use—adjust milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
No sweetener? Totally fine. Many protein powders are already sweet—taste first before adding maple syrup or honey.
For an extra creamy texture, blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender instead of mixing by hand.
Layer it in a jar with fruit and granola for a ready-to-go breakfast parfait.
Make it peanut-free by using almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert, Meal Prep
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (half the recipe)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 15mg