Description
A healthy and delicious Protein Chia Pudding recipe that combines vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, and almond milk to create a creamy, nutrient-packed breakfast or snack. Topped with Greek yogurt, fresh berries, granola, and nut butter for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 scoop (25 grams) vanilla protein powder
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 4 Tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ Tablespoon maple syrup, honey or sweetener of choice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
Toppings
- Granola, for topping
- Fresh berries
- Nut butter
Instructions
- Combine protein and almond milk: In a bowl or mason jar, whisk together almond milk and protein powder until the protein powder has fully dissolved. If using a mason jar, securely close the lid and shake the mixture to combine thoroughly.
- Add chia seeds and sweetener: Stir in the chia seeds, maple syrup or your sweetener of choice, and optional vanilla extract. Stir or shake the mixture until well combined. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then give it another stir or shake to break up any clumps of chia seeds.
- Refrigerate to set: Cover the mixture and place it in the refrigerator to set for 2 hours or overnight. The pudding should become thick and creamy without any liquid consistency.
- Serve with toppings: When ready to eat, divide the chia pudding into two glasses. Layer with granola if desired, then top each serving with ¼ cup Greek yogurt, fresh berries, additional granola, nut butter, or toppings of your choice.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of almond milk to achieve your preferred pudding consistency.
- Use any flavor of protein powder that suits your taste preference.
- For a vegan option, substitute Greek yogurt with non-dairy yogurt and choose a plant-based protein powder.
- Preparing the pudding the night before enhances the texture and flavor as the chia seeds absorb more liquid.
- If you prefer a sweeter pudding, increase the maple syrup or honey slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
