High-Protein Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cups
High-Protein Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cups
5-minute chocolate pudding cups made with protein shake, topped with strawberries — low-carb and sugar-free
These high-protein chocolate strawberry pudding cups are a fast, creamy dessert you can mix in minutes. A chocolate protein shake is whisked with pudding mix until thick, then portioned into cups and finished with fresh strawberries. Every cup delivers 15 g of protein and only 4 g net carbs.
Low-carb, sugar-free, and perfect for meal prep or a grab-and-go snack.
Why you’ll love these pudding cups
- 15g protein per cup — a high-protein dessert snack
- Only 4g net carbs and fully sugar-free
- Ready in about 5 minutes
- No baking required
- Chocolate pudding with fresh strawberry topping
- Easy to portion for meal prep
Health notes
- High protein: A chocolate protein shake does most of the work.
- Low carb: Sugar-free pudding mix keeps the carbs low.
- Sugar-free: Use sugar-free pudding and unsweetened shake.
- Meal-prep friendly: Makes 4 ready-to-grab cups.
Key element — whisk until thick
Keep whisking for a full 1–2 minutes after the pudding mix goes in. That’s how the cups set creamy instead of staying runny.
Ingredients
Pudding
- 1 bottle (11 oz) chocolate protein shake, such as Premier Protein
- 1 box (1 oz) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
- Optional: 2–3 Tbsp Greek yogurt or light cream cheese for extra thickness
Topping
- ½ cup diced strawberries
Swaps
- Vanilla cups: Use a vanilla protein shake and sugar-free vanilla pudding.
- Higher protein: Stir in 1 extra scoop of chocolate protein powder.
- Berry mix: Top with raspberries or mixed berries instead of strawberries.
- No shake: Use unsweetened almond milk plus 1 scoop chocolate protein powder.
Instructions
| 1 | Pour the shake. Add the chocolate protein shake to a mixing bowl. |
| 2 | Whisk in pudding mix. Sprinkle in the sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix. Whisk 1–2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Add yogurt or cream cheese if you want it extra creamy. |
| 3 | Portion. Spoon the pudding into 4 small cups. |
| 4 | Top. Add diced strawberries to each cup. |
| 5 | Serve or chill. Eat right away, or cover and refrigerate until ready. The pudding firms up even more after 20–30 minutes in the fridge. |
Pro tips
- Use instant pudding mix, not cook-and-serve.
- Whisk longer than you think — the mix needs a minute to thicken.
- Add strawberries just before serving if you are meal-prepping, so they stay fresh.
- A cold protein shake thickens faster than a room-temperature one.
- These keep well in lidded cups for grab-and-go snacks.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per cup |
|---|---|
| Calories | 110 |
| Protein | 15g |
| Net carbohydrates | 4g |
| Total carbohydrates | 5g |
| Fiber | 1g |
| Total fat | 2g |
| Sodium | 280mg |
Estimates based on one chocolate protein shake, sugar-free pudding mix, and strawberries divided into 4 cups. Exact numbers vary with shake brand.
Variations
Chocolate banana
Top with a few thin banana slices if your carb budget allows.
Mint chocolate
Add a drop of peppermint extract and skip the strawberries.
Peanut butter swirl
Stir a teaspoon of sugar-free peanut butter into each cup.
Layered cups
Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt under the pudding for a parfait look.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Up to 3 days | Store covered; add strawberries before serving if possible |
| Freezer | Not ideal | Texture becomes icy after thawing |
| Meal prep | 3 days | Perfect in small lidded cups |
FAQ
Test your knowledge
5 quick questions about these chocolate strawberry pudding cups
1. Protein per cup?
2. Net carbs per cup?
3. Why whisk for 1–2 minutes?
4. About how long do these take?
5. Best way to store leftovers?
