This super easy s’mores protein pudding is the most delicious, high protein snack. This is what I like to call an “elevated” Greek yogurt but with all the cozy, comforting flavors of s’mores – like a healthy snack disguised as dessert!
Greek yogurt is combined with milk to create a creamy pudding consistency. Then, of course, the toppings add all the flavor.
As someone who has to have something sweet everyday, I find that I crave this healthy protein pudding more than the Halloween candy my kids just brought home last week. I am, however, a self-confessed marshmallow lover.
This recipe makes 2 servings that you can keep in the fridge for a grab-and-go snack. Each serving is about 185 calories with 18 grams of protein (no protein powder).
Why You Should Try This Pudding
- It’s a super easy way to increase overall protein intake. Yes, you can just eat a serving of Greek yogurt – but what is the fun in that? This elevates the typical Greek yogurt snack where you won’t even be able to tell it’s yogurt in the first place.
- Tastes like dessert but disguised as a healthy snack!
- Snack prep for a quick, grab-and-go option that will fill you up. Due to the protein content, this is a very filling snack to bridge the gap between meals or a healthier after dinner dessert.
- A snack that also helps to improve the gut microbiome. Yogurt has live, active cultures that can help increase the variety of good bacteria in the gut.
Ingredients
This recipe makes 2 servings that can be kept in the fridge (without the toppings) for up to 4 days.
Greek yogurt varies in thickness depending on the brand and fat content. Begin with only 2 tablespoons of milk and add more as needed. The mixture may appear slightly looser immediately after whisking, but it will thicken as the pudding mix sits.
For the strongest s’mores flavor, use marshmallow cream as the sweetener or swirl a small amount directly into the yogurt mixture.
Step-By-Step Instructions
It’s so easy to elevate your Greek yogurt to make it like a tasty dessert! While you can enjoy this snack all-year long, it’s perfect for cozy season. Get your s’mores fix even when you’re too lazy to go outside and make a fire.
- Add the Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of milk, pudding mix, sweetener, vanilla extract and salt to a bowl. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes so the pudding mix has time to thicken. It should be thick and spoonable, not pourable. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, only if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Divide between two small glasses or storage containers. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Add the marshmallow cream, graham crackers, mini marshmallows and chocolate chips immediately before eating.
Storage Guidelines: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days for best results.
Customizations
Add banana slices for a more well-balanced snack (or possibly breakfast) and to increase fruit intake for the day.
Drizzle some melted chocolate on top for more of a chocolatey flavor. Or, add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder to the base!
Add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds plus 1/2 cup more milk and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to increase the fiber content.
Whisk 1-2 scoops of vanilla protein powder to increase the protein content.
Incorporate cinnamon into the Greek yogurt mixture for added depth of flavor.
Sub the Greek yogurt with a high protein, plant-based yogurt and plant-based milk to make this recipe dairy-free. Fairlife milk is 99% lactose-free.
S’mores Protein Pudding with Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Chobani Non-Fat Greek Yogurt, Plain or Vanilla
- 1/4 cup skim milk, or preferred milk. See notes.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding mix or sub for 2 Tbsp. cream cheese
- Marshmallow cream or whipped cream
- Crushed graham crackers
- Mini Marshmallows
- Mini chocolate chips
Method
- Add the Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of milk, pudding mix, vanilla extract and salt to a bowl. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes so the pudding mix has time to thicken. It should be thick and spoonable, not pourable. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, only if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Divide between two small glasses or storage containers. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Add the marshmallow cream, graham crackers, mini marshmallows and chocolate chips immediately before eating.
Notes
- Greek yogurt varies considerably in thickness.
- To increase the protein content, use Fairlife milk or whisk in 1-2 scoops of vanilla protein powder.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of chia seeds and 1/2 cup of milk and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to make a higher fiber chia pudding.