High Protein Chocolate Pudding

Jump To Recipe by Liz Thomson November 6, 2024 This post may contain affiliate links.

This high protein chocolate pudding is easy to make and completely plant-based. It’s perfect when you’re craving a sweet treat!

I wanted to create a high-protein dessert that I could feel good about eating and after many attempts, I’m excited to share that this one really came out perfectly! I tried a few variations, some with protein powder and some with cottage cheese, but this tofu-based version turned out to be the winner! The silken tofu creates a rich and creamy pudding texture, while the cocoa powder and maple syrup add plenty of chocolatey flavor and sweetness.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Silken Tofu- This is the base of the pudding. Be sure to use silken tofu, which has a pudding-like texture. Firm tofu will not work in this recipe.
Cocoa powder- Unsweetened cocoa powder creates a chocolatey flavor. If you have a chocolate protein powder you really like, you could try to swap out a little bit of the cocoa and sweetener for protein powder, but make sure it’s a protein you love! I like Clean Simple Eats brownie batter protein a lot.
Sweetener- You can use maple syrup (for a vegan option) or honey. Feel free to substitute with artificial sweetener or monkfruit sweetener, if that’s what you like.
Salt– Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.

Firm vs. Silken Tofu

Firm tofu and silken tofu are distinct varieties with differences in texture. Firm tofu has a dense and solid texture, maintaining its shape well in cooking. It contains less water, so it’s great for things like stir fries. On the other hand, silken tofu has a soft, custard-like texture, ideal for blending into smoothies, puréeing into sauces, or using in desserts like this one. This key ingredient adds 12g of protein to this vegan tofu pudding! You can usually find tofu in the natural products section of the grocery store

More Ways to Use Silken Tofu

If you’re looking for other ways to use this kind of tofu, try my tofu smoothie or tofu pasta sauce! Since it has a neutral flavor and a creamy texture, it blends in seamlessly!

Mix-Ins & Variations

Feel free to get creative with this pudding! It can be used as a base and you can mix in fresh fruit, chocolate chips, peanut butter, Oreo cookies, or nuts! I liked this pudding with fresh raspberries or a dollop of whipped cream on top. You can use vegan whipped cream if you want to keep this treat dairy-free.