Pumpkin Pie Protein Pudding
A thick, spiced pudding with the flavor of pumpkin pie.
- 5 minactive time
- 1 hrchill
- 1serving
- 290calories
- 37 gprotein
Pumpkin puree is thick and mild, which makes it a good pudding base. Casein sets it up into something close to pie filling. It works as dessert or a breakfast you can make the night before.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla casein protein powder (about 33 g)
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Method
- Stir the pumpkin, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, and spice together in a bowl.
- Add the casein and stir until thick and smooth.
- Chill for at least an hour.
- Top with a crushed graham cracker or whipped cream.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 290 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 37 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.
Tips
- Casein gets very thick in the fridge. Stir in a splash of milk before eating if needed.
- Use plain pumpkin puree. Pumpkin pie filling is already sweetened and spiced.
Swaps and variations
- Use whey vanilla and a little less yogurt for a looser pudding.
- Add chopped pecans.
