Cheat on pudding with pudding. This classic dessert is loved for its creamy texture and sweet, comforting flavors, but what if we told you that your beloved pudding could also pack a powerful protein punch? For Earth Day and beyond, enter the realm of Quest Pudding Cups, the perfect snack for anyone looking to boost their protein intake without sacrificing flavor or indulgence. Yes, those are cacti. 🙂
Check out the full recipe below:
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
QUESTIONED PUDDING CUPS (EARTH DAY EDITION)
Performances: 10 servings | Portion size: 1/2 cups pudding
Calories: 90 | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Net Carbs: 10g
Total carbohydrates: 10g | Sugar: <1g
Ingredients
QUESTIONED PUDDING CUPS (EARTH DAY EDITION)
Method
- In the bowl of a mixer, beat the milk and protein powder.
- Add pudding mixture and beat on medium-low speed for 5 minutes until pudding thickens. Cover and cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unwrap the Quest Bars and place them side by side on a piece of parchment paper.
- Microwave for 10 seconds and then cover with another piece of parchment paper and use a rolling pin to roll it out into a thin disk.
- Use a cactus cookie cutter to cut out 5 cookies. Place them on the baking sheet along with any leftover scraps and bake for 6-7 minutes. Let cool.
- Melt white chocolate and coconut oil until smooth. Add the green food coloring.
- Dip each cactus in the white chocolate. Chill until chocolate is solid.
- Divide the pudding among 5 small bowls. Crumble the cookie scraps over each pudding bowl and top with a cookie cactus. Attend.
