Cookies-and-Cream Protein Pudding: Easy High-Protein Dessert Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ready In: 25 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

●1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder

●1 cup unsweetened oat milk or milk of choice

●1 packet (about 1.4-oz) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix

●1 cup sugar-free whipped topping, for serving

●4 sugar-free chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed, for garnish

Directions:

1. Combine protein powder and milk in a medium bowl, whisking until smooth.
2. Add pudding mix and whisk until fully combined. Pour pudding into a bowl and refrigerate or at least 5 minutes, or until soft set.
3. Spoon half of pudding mixture into 2 serving glasses. Top with an even layer of whipped cream, crushed cookies, and remaining pudding. Refrigerate for an additional 10 minutes, or until pudding is fully set.
4. Top with remaining whipped topping and crushed cookie pieces and serve.

Tip: For extra creaminess and extra protein, blend the pudding with 2-3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt before chilling!