Dessert

High Protein Pistachio Pudding

Recipe by The Protein Chef
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High Protein Pistachio Pudding

About This Recipe

All you need is 5 ingredients to make this High Protein Pistachio Pudding recipe! Easy to make, filling, and dessert prep friendly.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup Pistachios
    Shelled
  • 1.5 cups Greek Yogurt
    Plain or vanilla
  • 0.25 cup Milk
    Or milk substitute
  • 0.5 ounce Instant Pudding
    Pistachio (sugar free + fat free)
  • 1.5 scoops Protein Powder
    Vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Matcha Powder
    Optional for caffeine boost and more green color

Instructions

  1. Add your pistachios into either a food processor or blender.
  2. Blend or process them for a few seconds or until they're completely broken up but not smooth.
  3. Add in the rest of your ingredients.
  4. Blend or process until smooth.
  5. Transfer your mix into serving containers and put them into the fridge for a couple hours.

💡 Notes & Tips

  • Whole recipe with fat free Greek yogurt + milk: 565 cal / 13g fat / 1.4g sat fat / 942mg sodium / 33g carbs / 0g fiber / 14g sugar / 79g protein. Per serving (makes 2): 282 cal / 6.5g fat / 0.7g sat fat / 471mg sodium / 16.5g carbs / 0g fiber / 7g sugar / 39.5g protein. Homemade pistachio pudding mix (substitute): 1-2 tbsp sweetener + 1/4 tsp xanthan gum + 1/4 tsp almond extract + 1/8 tsp pistachio extract + 1 pinch salt + 2-3 drops green food coloring (optional). Mix in sugar free whipped topping for more volume/lower calories. Lasts 5 days in the fridge; scales easily by 2x or 3x. Too thick? Add more milk; too thin? Add more pudding mix or 1/4-1/2 tsp xanthan gum.
Source: This recipe is from The Protein Chef. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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