Greek Yogurt Chocolate Pudding

Greek Yogurt Chocolate Pudding is so rich and creamy, it’ll blow your mind! It’s also made with just 3 ingredients and contains 12 grams of protein. Get excited!

Other high protein treats we love is cottage cheese chocolate pudding and protein fluff.

I love my chocolate chia pudding, but it has to be refrigerated overnight whereas this Greek yogurt chocolate pudding is ready in 5 minutes!

I make it in the afternoon when the chocolate craving hits and I have been sitting at the desk all day, it’s the perfect pick-me-up to keep me going.

And the fact that it’s packed with protein without using any protein powder is definitely a win!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick and easy: Traditional puddings chill for hours, but this no bake dessert is ready in minutes. All you need is a bowl, small whisk and a spoon.
• Family friendly: Your kids will love coming home to this pudding, not even realizing it’s a healthy snack.
• Guilt-free: Rich in chocolate flavor and sweet, yet high in protein and refined sugar-free!
• Perfect for meal prep: You can easily make a few batches and refrigerate in individual glass airtight containers or jars.

Ingredients for Greek Yogurt Chocolate Pudding

You only need 3 simple ingredients, likely already in your kitchen, for this chocolate pudding recipe.

• Plain Greek yogurt: Any fat percentage yogurt will work, just be sure it’s plain Greek yogurt. Nonfat yogurt creates a low fat pudding, while full fat Greek yogurt yields a creamier texture.
• Cacao or cocoa powder: I personally prefer cacao powder for its richer chocolate flavor and higher antioxidants levels, but cocoa powder works just as good.
• Maple syrup: Liquid sweetener that blends smoothly with cold yogurt. Thin, runny honey, agave or date syrup works too.

How to Make Greek Yogurt Chocolate Pudding

Here’s a quick 2-step tutorial of how to make pudding with Greek yogurt. You can find the full recipe card below.

• Combine sweeteners: Add cacao powder and maple syrup to a medium bowl and whisk until a smooth paste forms.
• Add Greek yogurt: Use a spoon to stir in the Greek yogurt until it’s well combined. Enjoy!

Tips for Best Results

Here are my handy tips for whipping up this creamy indulgence.

• Don’t use regular yogurt: Greek yogurt is a must if you want thick and creamy pudding. Otherwise, regular yogurt will work in a pinch, it’ll just be more tart and less creamy.
• To avoid lumps: Be sure to mix maple syrup with cacao powder first. Don’t dump all the ingredients together in a bowl.
• Go for full fat yogurt: It makes the pudding creamier and richer in flavor.
• Make it less sweet: I found that adding 2 tablespoons of maple syrup add just the right amount of sweetness for a healthy dessert. If you’re watching your sugar intake, feel free to use less.

Toppings Ideas

• Fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, sliced banana, or mango
• Chopped walnuts, almonds, pecans, or pistachios
• Chia seeds, flax seeds, or pumpkin seeds
• Drizzle of peanut butter or almond butter
• Dark chocolate chips or shavings
• Graham cracker or cookie crumbs

Variations

There are endless ways to make this Greek yogurt dessert your own, here are some ideas:

• Sugar-free: Use erythritol as a sweetener, and then top with Lily’s sugar free chocolate chips, if you’d like.
• Vanilla Greek yogurt: Skip the maple syrup to avoid making it overly sweet. You can use vanilla Greek yogurt or stick with plain Greek yogurt and add vanilla extract to the mixture.
• Honey Greek yogurt: Use honey Greek yogurt instead and skip the maple syrup, or add a touch of honey.
• Dairy-free: Try a thick plant-based alternative like soy Skyr, soy Greek yogurt, or thick coconut yogurt as a substitute.
• Low fat and sugar-free: Choose nonfat Greek yogurt and erythritol.
• Mocha pudding: Dissolve your instant coffee or espresso in a small amount of warm water, let it cool, then mix it in for a coffee-infused treat.

FAQs

More Greek Yogurt Recipes

• Greek yogurt frosting
• Greek yogurt cheesecake
• Strawberry Greek yogurt

More Pudding Recipes to Try

• Cottage cheese pudding
• Chocolate banana chia pudding