Pistachio Pudding Protein Fluff {High Protein}

A close-up of the side of a large bowl of pistachio protein fluff topped with chopped pistachios on a tray with pretzel twists.

Pistachio Pudding Protein Fluff {High Protein}

This creamy Greek yogurt pistachio pudding fluff is the ultimate quick treat - perfect as a snack or a fun healthy (ish) appetizer. With just a handful of ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, you’ll have a fluffy, high-protein dip (or spoonable snack) ready to keep in the fridge. Enjoy it straight from the bowl, serve it with dippers, or set it out as a healthier crowd-pleasing appetizer! {Gluten-Free} Makes 6 1/2-cup servings!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy appetizer, healthy high protein snack, high protein dip

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 125kcal

Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

Ingredients

2 cups unflavored or vanilla Greek yogurt I used Oikos plain Greek yogurt
1 3.4 ounce box of instant pistachio pudding mix can use sugar-free if preferred.
1/2 cup preferred milk almond milk for lower calories or Fairlife milk for higher protein
1 cup cool whip opt for lite for lower calories/less sugar
1 scoop unflavored or vanilla flavored protein powder I used Unflavored Isopure Zero Carb Protein Powder.
Honey or preferred sweetener, optional.

Topping / Dippable Ideas

Crushed pistachios as a topping
Shaved dark chocolate as a topping
Mini chocolate chips
Mini marshmallows
Pretzels as a dipper
Graham crackers as a dipper
Strawberries as a dipper
Vanilla wafers as a dipper

Instructions

Add instant pudding mix, Greek yogurt, milk and protein powder to a large bowl.
Whisk together for about 60 seconds, smooth and well-combined with no lumps. Taste test and add honey or preferred sweetener based on your taste preferences.
Fold in the cool whip so it's light and fluffy.
Top with crushed pistachios and shaved dark chocolate. Add mini chocolate chips for some texture. Eat it as a dip with pretzels, strawberries or graham crackers. OR just spoon into a bowl and enjoy.
Store in an airtight containers for up to 3 days in the fridge. I recommend stirring well before eating if it has been in the fridge for a couple of days!

Notes

If preparing as an appetizer, this recipe can be made ahead - I recommend 12 hours before for best results. However, 24 hours is fine as well.
For a less "healthy" version, I recommend adding the entire cool whip container.
Scroll up to see my variation and allergy suggestions!
Milk can be omitted for a fluffier fluff! Protein powder can be omitted as well, I have not tested this, though.

Nutritional information is just an estimation and does not include dippers or toppings. 6 servings.

Nutritional information with 1 scoop of protein powder and 6 servings: 125 calories, 13.8 grams of protein, 5.3 grams of total sugars, 11.2 grams of carbohydrates, 255.6 mg sodium, 2.5 grams of fat.

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