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Creamy chocolate protein chia pudding in a white bowl garnished with fresh berries, maple syrup, and seeds with a spoon in the bowl.

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Protein Chia Seed Pudding

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This High Protein Chia Seed Pudding is easy to make and has 18 grams of protein before adding protein powder! It's vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for meal prep! Serve it for breakfast on busy mornings or as a snack!

  • Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield2 1x
  • DietVegan

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 scoop protein powder (see notes)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ground flax seeds
  • 1 tbsp cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
  • 1 cup yogurt (I used full-fat Greek yogurt)
  • 1/2 cup milk (I like cashew or almond milk)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. To a medium bowl, add chia seeds, protein powder, ground cinnamon, ground flax seeds, and cacao powder. Whisk to mix.
  2. Add yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk again until well combined.
  3. Let the chia pudding sit for a few minutes to allow the chia seeds to soak up some of the liquid.
  4. Give it a quick stir again to get rid of any clumps. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours so the chia seeds have enough time to soak.
  5. Serve in bowls or jars topped with berries, almond or peanut butter, granola, seeds, nuts, or any other toppings, and enjoy!

Notes

Protein powder: The nutritional facts are counted WITHOUT the protein powder because every brand will have different nutritional values. You can add a whole scoop, but I find it too overpowering, so I only do 1/2 of Sprout Living Protein Powder. I like their chocolate protein powder or the unflavored one.

Other high-protein add-ins: If you don’t like the flavor of protein powder, you can up the protein by adding hemp hearts, almond butter, more yogurt, or adding toppings like nuts and seeds. 

Storing: Store the chia pudding in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Do not freeze.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Soak Time: 4 hours
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

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