Nutella® Protein Pudding

I created this healthy, high-protein version of my favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread as a post-workout treat, a bedtime snack, or just to keep my muscles fed. Store in refrigerator for up to three days.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 459 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• ½ cup skinned hazelnuts
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (such as Callebaut®)
• 2 tablespoons stevia powder
• ½ scoop vanilla whey protein powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread hazelnuts onto a baking sheet.

Step 2

Toast hazelnuts in the preheated oven until golden and fragrant, 7 to 12 minutes. Cool nuts completely.

Step 3

Process ricotta cheese, hazelnuts, cocoa powder, stevia, vanilla protein powder, and vanilla extract in a food processor until smooth.