Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding that is not only delicious but also packed with high-quality protein. This satisfying treat makes for a perfect breakfast or post-workout snack, offering a healthy and energizing start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the pudding:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop (about 30g) chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or blender, combine almond milk, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Whisk or blend until smooth.
- Stir in the chia seeds and mix thoroughly.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thickened.
- Stir before serving.
- Serve chilled with toppings like fresh berries, nut butter, or a sprinkle of granola.
Notes
- For extra smooth texture, blend the mixture before chilling.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- This pudding also works well as a make-ahead breakfast or post-workout snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
