Description
A delicious and nutritious Protein Chia Pudding recipe that combines the benefits of chia seeds, protein powder, and Greek yogurt for a satisfying breakfast or snack. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings like fresh berries, granola, and nut butter.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 scoop (25 grams) vanilla protein powder
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk, plus more as needed
- 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
- Mix protein and almond milk: In a bowl or mason jar, whisk together almond milk and protein powder until the protein powder is completely dissolved. If using a mason jar, you can secure the lid and shake to combine thoroughly.
- Add chia seeds and sweeteners: Add chia seeds, maple syrup (or sweetener of choice), and vanilla extract if using. 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.
- Chill to set: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight to allow the chia pudding to thicken properly. It should have a nice, thick consistency and not be liquidy.
- Assemble and serve: When ready to serve, divide the chia pudding into two glasses, layering with granola if desired. Top each serving with ¼ cup Greek yogurt, fresh berries, additional granola, nut butter, or toppings of your choice.
Notes
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a splash more almond milk before refrigerating or when serving.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with any non-dairy yogurt to keep it vegan-friendly.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste by adding more or less maple syrup or sweetener.
- For extra texture, stir the pudding once or twice during the chilling period to prevent clumping.
- This pudding can be prepared the night before for a quick grab-and-go breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
