Protein Pudding with Quark and Blueberries
You can make this protein pudding with quark in just 10 minutes, with no sugar and no cooking skills required. Low-fat quark brings plenty of protein, a creamy pudding base of almond milk and a little cornflour makes it beautifully smooth, and fresh blueberries add natural sweetness. It's a protein-rich breakfast or snack that keeps you satisfied and is perfect for meal prep. Add a spoonful of protein powder if you like, though this quark pudding really doesn't need it.
Ingredients
- 500 g low-fat quark, or thick Greek yogurt / fromage blanc
- 250 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 20 g cornflour
- 30 g vanilla protein powder, optional, for extra protein and flavour
- sweetener (e.g. erythritol or stevia), to taste
- 150 g blueberries
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch cinnamon, optional
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 4 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 660 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 56 g |
| Protein | 22 g | 88 g |
| Fat | 2 g | 8 g |
| Fibre | 2 g | 8 g |
| of which sugar | 7 g | 28 g |
How this is calculated
Target amount = ingredient amount × target servings ÷ base servings. The result is then rounded for kitchen use: from 100 g or ml to the nearest 5, between 1 and 99 to the nearest 1, pieces and spoons to half units, amounts below one unit to quarters, thirds or halves. Teaspoons and tablespoons also go down to an eighth, kilograms and litres stay finer.
Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Stir the cornflour into about 4 tbsp of the cold almond milk until smooth. Bring the remaining almond milk to the boil in a small pan, take it off the heat and quickly whisk in the cornflour mixture until you have a creamy pudding. Let it cool briefly.
- Stir the low-fat quark, protein powder (if using), sweetener, salt and cinnamon into the lukewarm pudding until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Divide the protein pudding between four glasses or bowls, top with the blueberries and enjoy straight away. For meal prep, cover and chill overnight in the fridge.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 165 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| of which sugar | 7 g |
Frequently asked questions
Which quark works best for protein pudding?
Low-fat quark gives you the most protein with very little fat. If you prefer it creamier, use a full-fat quark (around 20% fat) or mix the two. No quark nearby? Thick Greek yogurt works too.
Do I need protein powder?
No. Low-fat quark already brings plenty of protein. A spoonful of vanilla protein powder makes the pudding a little richer in protein and adds extra flavour, but it's entirely optional.
How much protein is in one serving?
Each serving has around 22 g of protein (estimate). Add a spoonful of protein powder and you gain a few grams more, turning it into a proper high-protein breakfast.
Can I make this protein pudding with custard powder?
Yes. Instead of cornflour, thicken the almond milk with vanilla custard powder, following the amounts on the packet. Then stir in the quark as usual.
Can I use skyr instead of quark?
Yes. Skyr makes the pudding slightly firmer and even higher in protein. If it turns out too thick, stir in a splash of milk until it's creamy again.
How do you keep the protein pudding sugar-free but still sweet?
Sweeten with erythritol or stevia, and let ripe blueberries, cinnamon and vanilla bring natural sweetness. That way it needs no table sugar at all.
Can I prepare the pudding the night before?
Yes, it's perfect for meal prep. Covered in the fridge, it keeps well overnight. It's best to add the blueberries and toppings just before serving.
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