Description
This creamy high protein chocolate frosting is rich, fluffy, and deeply chocolatey while packing in extra protein from Greek yogurt and protein powder. Perfect for cupcakes, cakes, pancakes, brownies, or even as a sweet snack straight from the spoon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 4 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Let refrigerated ingredients sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes for smoother mixing.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until mostly smooth, then slowly add milk one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches your desired creamy consistency.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips if using.
- Whip the frosting for 1 to 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- For thicker frosting suitable for piping, chill in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Spread over cakes, cupcakes, pancakes, brownies, or enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Sift the cocoa powder before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Chill the frosting briefly for a firmer piping texture.
- Add a pinch of sea salt for deeper chocolate flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: high protein chocolate frosting, healthy chocolate frosting, protein frosting recipe, Greek yogurt chocolate frosting, chocolate protein dessert