Peanut Butter Protein Pudding
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Published Jun 13, 2024, Updated Oct 31, 2024
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This peanut butter protein pudding is made with Greek yogurt and peanut butter powder. It’s thick, creamy and packed with over 30 grams of protein!
I already have a chocolate protein pudding recipe on the site, but today I’m sharing this peanut butter protein pudding for all my peanut butter lovers out there!
Instead of protein powder we’re using powdered peanut butter, which adds protein and that peanut butter flavor without the calories of nut butter. It’s so rich and creamy. I can’t wait for you to try this one!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- High Protein – Packed with 33 grams of protein from the Greek yogurt and powdered peanut butter, this pudding will keep you full and satisfied for hours.
- Easy to Make – With just 5 simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this pudding in minutes.
- Versatile – It’s perfect for a quick breakfast, pre or post-workout snack or even a healthy dessert.
Ingredients Needed
- plain Greek yogurt – for this peanut butter protein pudding I used plain, full-fat Greek yogurt.
- milk – the liquid to help blend this creamy mixture together. Use more if needed to reach your desired consistency. Any milk will work and cow’s milk will likely give you the most protein, but I usually use unsweetened almond milk just because it’s what I have on hand and it’s lower in calories.
- powdered peanut butter – powdered peanut butter, like PB2 powder, is a super versatile way to get peanut butter flavor into your recipes with way less fat, calories and sugar than traditional peanut butter. Plus it’s protein-packed!
- vanilla – a great flavor enhancer that adds a subtle sweetness to the pudding.
- maple syrup – I love using maple syrup as the natural sweetener in this pudding recipe.
Substitutions
- Powdered peanut butter: If you don’t have powdered peanut butter, regular peanut butter works well too. Just note that it will make the pudding thicker. Start with 2 tablespoons and adjust to taste. You can also use a whey-based peanut butter protein powder instead. I love the Clean Simple Eats Chocolate Peanut Butter protein powder. If you go this route you likely won’t need the added milk.
- Maple syrup: Instead of maple syrup you can use honey, agave nectar, or stevia for a sugar-free option.
- Make it dairy-free: For a dairy-free option, try plant-based yogurt option. These won’t have as much protein as greek yogurt, but I love the siggi’s plain plant based yogurt, which has 11 grams of protein per serving.
- Have a peanut allergy? Feel free to use powdered almond butter, regular almond butter, cashew butter, tahini or sunflower seed butter instead.
How to Make Peanut Butter Protein Pudding
Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk to combine until smooth and no clumps remain.
Step 2: Add your pudding to a bowl for serving, or to a jar for storing. Top with peanuts and yogurt, or whatever else you like! See my ideas below.
Brittany’s Tip!
Let the pudding chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This enhances the flavors and thickens the consistency.
Topping Ideas
The topping are endless when it comes to this peanut butter protein pudding. Here are some ideas:
- Crushed peanuts – for some crunch I love topping this pudding with crushed peanuts.
- Chocolate chips – chocolate and peanut butter just go together, so obviously it makes sense to add a few chocolate chips on top!
- Yogurt or whip cream – add a dollop of yogurt or whip cream or on top!
- Caramel sauce – How delicious would this peanut butter pudding be drizzled with my date caramel sauce?!
- Granola – another crunchy topping idea is to sprinkle a little granola on top for added texture and flavor. I love my homemade granola, but this chocolate granola would also be delicious. For even more protein try my protein granola instead!
How to Store Leftovers
If you have any leftovers, place the pudding in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
With this said, this protein pudding is great for meal prep. Feel free to make a few batches (leaving out the toppings) on Sunday for the week ahead. I like prepping them in wide-mouth 16 oz mason jars. When you’re ready to eat, add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
I recommend using plain, full-fat Greek yogurt. Not only is it lower in sugar, but full fat Greek yogurt won’t have that tangy, tart taste you get from low or no fat varieties. It also has a richer mouthfeel and a creamier body that’s perfect for making pudding. Vanilla Greek yogurt would also be delicious, but your pudding will have more sugar. My go-to yogurt brands are Fage 5% plain Greek yogurt and Siggi’s plain whole milk yogurt.
More Pudding Recipes
- Protein Chia Pudding
- 4-Ingredient Chia Pudding
- Vanilla Chia Pudding
- Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Avocado Chocolate Pudding
- Healthy Banana Pudding
- Hard Boiled Egg Chocolate Pudding
Be sure to check out the full collection of high protein snacks on EBF!
If you enjoyed this recipe, please consider leaving a ⭐ star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below.
If you enjoyed this recipe, please consider leaving a ⭐ star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below.
Peanut Butter Protein Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, I used whole milk
- 3 Tablespoons powdered peanut butter, PB2 powder
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup, or 5-6 drops of stevia, to taste
- chocolate chips and peanuts, for topping
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine until smooth and no clumps remain.
- Top with a drizzle of peanut butter, crushed peanuts, and chocolate chips.
Notes
- Powdered peanut butter: If you don’t have powdered peanut butter, regular peanut butter works well too. Just note that it will make the pudding thicker. Start with 2 tablespoons and adjust to taste. You can also use a whey-based peanut butter protein powder instead. I love the Clean Simple Eats Chocolate Peanut Butter protein powder. If you go this route you likely won’t need the added milk.
- Maple syrup: Instead of maple syrup you can use honey, agave nectar, or stevia for a sugar-free option.
- Make it dairy-free: For a dairy-free option, try plant-based yogurt option. These won’t have as much protein as greek yogurt, but I love the siggi’s plain plant based yogurt, which has 11 grams of protein per serving.
- Have a peanut allergy? Feel free to use powdered almond butter, regular almond butter, cashew butter, tahini or sunflower seed butter instead.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
WOW this yogurt was sooo good!! – A new post workout treat, thanks! (next time I’ll make your 4-Ingredient Date Caramel with it!)
So glad you loved this recipe, Katie! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it.
Yummy! Had this for breakfast either some raspberries and some granola. More recipes like this please that don’t use protein powder.
Yay! I am so glad you are loving this recipe, Ann! I have lots of recipes that don’t include protein powder. Can’t wait to hear what you try next. Thanks for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!