# Breakfast Today: Chocolate Protein Pudding

**By Paula Gallagher** · 2020-02-18

![chocolate pudding](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0319/0960/9603/files/chocolate-pudding.jpg?v=1613058264)

If you need to work some extra protein into your day, Chocolate Protein Pudding is a delicious way to do it. Although it is great for breakfast, it can also make a yummy dessert and even makes a great post-workout snack. Silken tofu is the main protein source. It has a smoother, less beany taste than regular tofu. It works well in desserts, smoothies and other recipes calling for a sweeter taste, which makes it perfect for this pudding. A bonus is that tofu is also a good source not only of high-quality protein, but also of many other nutrients, including calcium, iron, omega-3 fatty acids and selenium.

You can use any protein powder, but to keep this recipe vegan, a plant-based protein like [Pathway Plant Protein](https://www.myvillagegreen.com/pathway-plant-protein-chocolate.html) is an excellent choice. In every serving it has a whopping 21 grams of protein, less than 1 gram of sugar, 9 grams of branched chain amino acids and glutamine, plus a blend of digestive enzymes. Plant Protein is also a rich source of omega 3 essential fatty acids. It is available in chocolate and vanilla. To make this recipe even more decadent, I would recommend the chocolate flavor.

## Chocolate Protein Pudding

• 1 package silken tofu  
• 1 scoop protein powder  
• 1 ripe banana  
• 2 tablespoons Carob powder or cocoa powder, unsweetened  
• 1/2 tsp of vanilla  
• Dash each of cinnamon and nutmeg  
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup maple syrup (to sweetness you prefer)

Place all ingredients in the blender and mix until smooth. Refrigerate one hour. Serve as is or with a topping of [granola](https://www.myvillagegreen.com/blog/healthy-recipes/2019/03/11/snack-today-maple-nut-granola/).

_Photo from [here](https://www.pikist.com/free-photo-vfjhf), with thanks._

**Tags:** Category_Healthy Recipes, tofu, vegan, vegetarian

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> Source: [Village Green Apothecary](https://myvillagegreen.com/blogs/post/breakfast-today-chocolate-protein-pudding)