Description
This high protein chocolate chia pudding is thick, creamy, and deeply chocolaty with a powerful protein punch. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert it's indulgence with benefits.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (2 tablespoons if not using protein powder)
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder (omit if not using)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
- If using protein powder, add it now and whisk until completely smooth with no lumps.
- Stir in the chia seeds until fully incorporated.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4–5 hours or overnight.
- Once thickened, stir again. Add a splash of milk if too thick or more maple syrup if not sweet enough.
- Serve in bowls or jars with your favorite toppings like fruit, nut butter, or chocolate chips.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4–5 days. Best served cold. To reheat, gently warm on the stove or microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring often. Customize with different milks, sweeteners, or flavor twists like cinnamon, espresso, or citrus zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
