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.
Chill: Optional
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.
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.
A-High Protein
High-Protein Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cups
- Prep5 min
- Total5 min
- Servings4 cups
- Calories110 kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pour the shake. Add the chocolate protein shake to a mixing bowl.
- 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.
- Portion. Spoon the pudding into 4 small cups.
- Top. Add diced strawberries to each cup.
- 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.
Notes & 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.
Variations & serving ideas
- 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.
- 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
- 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)
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · recipe makes 4 cups
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Total fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
Nutrition values are approximate and vary with brands and portion sizes.
Frequently asked questions
Are these pudding cups keto-friendly?
Yes. At only 4g net carbs per cup they fit most keto and low-carb plans.
Why is my pudding runny?
It needed more whisking, or the pudding mix was cook-and-serve instead of instant. Keep whisking until it thickens.
Do I have to use Premier Protein?
No. Any chocolate protein shake with a similar texture will work.
Can I make them ahead?
Yes. They keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add strawberries closer to serving time.
Can I skip the pudding mix?
You can thicken the shake with extra protein powder or Greek yogurt, but instant pudding gives the classic set.
How many cups does this make?
Four snack cups, depending on how full you fill them.
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