High Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding
A rich and creamy pudding packed with protein and fiber, perfect for breakfast or as a dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder (approximately 50-60g total)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine chia seeds, almond milk, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Whisk thoroughly: Whisk thoroughly for at least 30 seconds until well combined and no clumps remain.
- Let it rest: Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again vigorously to prevent chia seed clumping.
- Chill: Cover the bowl or divide into individual jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the pudding has thickened to a creamy consistency.
- Serve & enjoy: Stir well before serving. Top with your favorite toppings like fresh berries, sliced bananas, nuts, coconut flakes, or a dollop of almond butter.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness with maple syrup to your liking. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 0mg