Okay, so I’ve been trying to up my protein intake, and I’m so over boring protein shakes. I saw this “protein pudding” thing floating around online, and figured I’d give it a shot. It’s supposed to be, like, a healthier, more filling way to use your protein powder. I was skeptical, but honestly, it turned out pretty good!
My Protein Pudding Experiment
First, I grabbed my usual vanilla protein powder. I’m not a huge fan of chocolate, so vanilla is my go-to. Then I looked at the recipe I found, and It’s super simple – just protein powder, milk, and some chia seeds. I think the chia seeds are what make it “pudding-like.”
I dumped one scoop of the protein powder into a bowl. Then, I slowly poured in some almond milk. I think it was about half a cup? I didn’t really measure, I just eyeballed it until it looked like a thick, but not too thick, consistency. You want it to be like, slightly runnier than actual pudding, because the chia seeds are gonna soak up some of the liquid.
Next, I sprinkled in about a tablespoon of chia seeds. Again, I didn’t measure precisely. Just a good spoonful. Then I stirred everything together really, really well. You gotta make sure there are no clumps of protein powder, or it’ll be gross.
Once it was all mixed, I covered the bowl with some plastic wrap and stuck it in the fridge. The recipe said to let it sit for at least two hours, but I left it overnight. I figured the longer it sits, the thicker it’ll get.
The Result
The next morning, I took it out of the fridge, and it had definitely thickened up! It looked like, well, pudding! I gave it a little stir and took a bite.
It was actually pretty tasty! The vanilla flavor was nice, and the chia seeds gave it a good texture. It wasn’t exactly like regular pudding, but it was close enough. And it was definitely more filling than a regular protein shake.
- Pros: Easy to make, good way to use protein powder, filling, and customizable.
- Cons: Takes a little planning ahead (because of the chilling time), texture might not be for everyone.
Overall, I’d say this protein pudding experiment was a success! I’ll probably make it again, maybe try adding some fruit or different flavors of protein powder next time. If you’re looking for a new way to get your protein in, I’d say give it a try!
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