Description
A delicious and nutritious protein chia pudding made with vanilla protein powder, almond milk, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack topped with fresh berries, granola, and nut butter.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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
- Mix 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, secure the lid and shake well to combine.
- Add chia seeds and sweeteners: Add chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract if using. Stir or shake the mixture until everything is well combined. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir or shake again 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 until the pudding is thick and no longer liquidy.
- Serve with toppings: When ready, divide the chia pudding into two glasses. Layer with granola if desired, and top each serving with ¼ cup Greek yogurt, fresh berries, additional granola, and nut butter or toppings of choice.
Notes
- Use unsweetened almond milk to control sugar content; add sweetener to taste.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or any sweetener preferred.
- Overnight soaking enhances the pudding's texture and flavor.
- For a vegan option, use non-dairy yogurt and a plant-based protein powder.
- Adjust almond milk quantity to achieve desired pudding consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
