5-Minute Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pudding
A rich, velvety high-protein chocolate bowl whipped up in under 5 minutes using Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, and peanut butter. Perfectly balanced to curb afternoon sweet cravings and power you through the rest of the day.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
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0 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Prepare two portions in small glass jars ahead of time for a quick, grab-and-go snack during busy workdays.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Scoop the plain Greek yogurt into a…
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Scoop the plain Greek yogurt into a…
Scoop the plain Greek yogurt into a small cereal bowl or glass jar.
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Add the cocoa powder
Add the cocoa powder, peanut butter, and chia seeds directly into the bowl with the yogurt.
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Stir thoroughly with a spoon for about…
Stir thoroughly with a spoon for about 1 minute until the cocoa powder is fully incorporated and the texture becomes completely smooth and thick.
Look for: the cocoa powder is fully incorporated and the texture becomes completely smooth and thick
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Taste the mixture and gently fold in…
Taste the mixture and gently fold in the optional maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
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Serve immediately with a spoon
Serve immediately with a spoon, or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to set for a firmer pudding texture.
Allow: 10 minutes
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