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So simple but delicious, this Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding comes together with next to no work! It’s light, creamy, and the perfect way to start the day or to be enjoyed as a healthy snack. Packed with protein, this chocolate chia pudding will keep you feeling satisfied!
This chocolate chia pudding is so decadent that you would never think of it as a protein-packed, nutritious snack or meal. Made with pantry staples, this chia pudding comes together super quickly and is definitely going to be a recipe you make again and again. And the best part? Your kids won’t even realize it’s a healthy recipe as they reach for seconds.
If you’re looking for more easy and delicious breakfast recipes like my chia pudding, try my Almond Joy Chia Pudding and No-Bake Energy Balls. You will absolutely love them and they’re make-ahead friendly as well!
Why You’ll Love This Protein Chia Pudding
- It’s so easy to make. This is a no-cook recipe that doesn’t require any fancy equipment. You mix your ingredients together and let it set in the fridge. You can even have your kids make this since it’s mostly just measuring and mixing.
- It’s healthy. Chia seeds are not only high in protein but also have large amounts of fiber and omega-3 per serving. Plus, the chocolate protein powder adds extra protein to the pudding.
- It’s dessert for breakfast. Seriously, you really cannot beat this reason! Who would say no to it?
Chia Seed Pudding Ingredients
- Chia seeds: white or black chia seeds are fine.
- Chocolate protein powder: I use the premiere whey protein but use what you prefer! If you need it vegan, use vegan protein powder.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: I like using Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- Maple syrup: Just a bit for added sweetness.
- Vanilla: Be sure to use pure vanilla extract and not artificial extract.
- Almond milk: or feel free to use your milk of choice.
- Salt: you only need a pinch. This is optional.
- Garnish: I use chocolate shavings for garnish as well as a handful of fruits, frozen or fresh.
How To Make Chia Seed Pudding
- Mix the ingredients and let rest: Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic food wrap and leave it at room temperature to thicken, for about 1 hour.
- Stir: Once it has thickened, stir together again, and add a little bit more milk if needed. Chill in the fridge for a few hours.
- Garnish: Add fruits and some extra maple syrup on top if desired. Finish off with some chocolate shavings.
Tips to Make this Healthy Chia Pudding
- Store chia pudding refrigerated in an airtight container or in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Store without fruits for up to 5 days. If stored with fruits consume the same day.
- Feel free to swap the maple syrup for honey if you prefer.
- Chia seeds don’t have any taste to them on their own and take on the flavor of the liquid it is in. In this case, your chia pudding will taste like almond thanks to the almond milk.
- If you’re not a fan of almond milk, feel free to use cashew milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or dairy milk.
- If you don’t have chocolate shavings, try cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips.
- You can easily scale this recipe up to multiple servings.
- Feel free to change up the toppings. Try using dried fruit, nuts, shredded coconut, hemp hearts, shaved chocolate, a pinch of cinnamon, nut butter, and more!
- If you don’t like the texture of chia seeds, you can add everything to a blender and blend it up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chia seeds are high in protein as well as being high in fiber and omega-3 per serving, making them an extremely healthy ingredient to add to your daily diet.
Due to the high fiber from the chia seedings, this recipe is considered good for weight loss as it keeps you feeling full for longer!
The ingredients are all vegan-friendly! Just be sure the chocolate protein you use is vegan-friendly.
The ingredients to this chia pudding are naturally gluten-free. Just be sure that the protein powder is certified gluten-free as some protein powders may contain added gluten or be cross-contaminated.
Chia seed protein pudding is meant to be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. No need to heat it up!
If you’re storing this in an airtight container, chia seed pudding without toppings can last up to a week and still taste fresh. It’s the perfect grab-and-go breakfast! You can add the toppings on the day of enjoying or the night before if you don’t have time to do so in the mornings.
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Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding
Ingredients
- 3 tbsps. chia seeds
- 2 tbsps. chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsps. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¾ cup almond milk
- pinch salt, optional
- chocolate shavings for garnish
- a handful of fruits, frozen or fresh for topping
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic food wrap and leave it at room temperature to thicken, for about 1 hour.
- Once it has thickened, stir together again, and add a little bit more milk if needed.
- Chill in the fridge for a few hours.
- When ready to serve, add fruits.
- If desired drizzle some extra syrup or honey on top of the fruits.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings.
- Store chia pudding refrigerated in an airtight container or in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Store without fruits for about 1 week. If stored with fruits consume the same day.
Notes
- Store chia pudding refrigerated in an airtight container or in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Store without fruits for up to 5 days. If stored with fruits consume the same day.
- Feel free to swap the maple syrup for honey if you prefer.
- Chia seeds don’t have any taste to them on their own and take on the flavor of the liquid it is in. In this case, your chia pudding will taste like almond thanks to the almond milk.
- If you’re not a fan of almond milk, feel free to use cashew milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or dairy milk.
- If you don’t have chocolate shavings, try cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips.
- You can easily scale this recipe up to multiple servings.
- Feel free to change up the toppings. Try using dried fruit, nuts, shredded coconut, hemp hearts, shaved chocolate, a pinch of cinnamon, nut butter, and more!
- If you don’t like the texture of chia seeds, you can add everything to a blender and blend it up.
