Description
This high-protein chocolate chia pudding is rich, creamy, and deeply chocolatey while staying light and nourishing. Packed with plant-based protein and fiber, it is perfect for breakfast, meal prep, or a satisfying post-workout treat.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 scoop chocolate or vanilla plant-based protein powder
1 cup unsweetened almond milk or soy milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together the plant-based milk, protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until completely smooth.
- Stir in the chia seeds thoroughly to prevent clumping.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to evenly distribute the chia seeds.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thick and pudding-like.
- Stir well before serving and add desired toppings such as fresh berries, cacao nibs, or coconut yogurt.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter.
Replace maple syrup with agave or mashed ripe banana for natural sweetness.
Add a pinch of instant espresso powder for a mocha variation.
If the pudding is too thin, add 1 extra tablespoon chia seeds or chill longer.
If it becomes too thick, stir in a splash of plant-based milk before serving.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing is possible, but texture may slightly change after thawing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
