Blended Chocolate Chia Pudding
Blended chocolate chia seed protein pudding is a smooth version of chocolate chia pudding. This high-protein chocolate chia pudding has a creamy whipped texture that you will love.
But have you tried blending chia pudding? This is for all the chia pudding haters, if you don’t like the texture of chia pudding try blended chocolate chia pudding for a smooth and creamy treat. I love recipes that are quick, healthy, and easy to prep. This recipe can be whipped up in minutes and then you can have a healthy breakfast, snack, or even dessert ready for the week! Chocolate chia pudding is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and high in protein. Have your chocolate and eat it too with this healthy smooth and creamy chocolate chia protein that is blood-sugar balancing and great for healthy hormones.
You will love Blended Chocolate Chia Pudding because:
- This chocolate chia pudding has a smooth and creamy texture
- Chia pudding is full of omega-3s
- It’s a quick and easy snack or meal that takes less than 5 minutes to make
- It’s a perfect meal prep breakfast idea for the entire week
- Chia pudding is a healthy and filling breakfast or snack
- Cacao powder is a great source of antioxidants and tastes amazing
- Chia protein pudding is vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and plant-based
Blended Chocolate Chia Pudding is made with:
- Chia seeds: support blood sugar regulation and provides healthy fats and fiber
- Protein: a good source of protein and provides satiety
- Milk: any plant-based milk will work, I really like coconut milk in this recipe
- Cacao Powder: chocolate but make it a superfood, aids in digestion, reduces inflammation, and improves circulation
What is Chia Pudding?
Chia pudding is an easy pudding that takes minutes to make and thickens in the refrigerator. Chia seeds are nutrient-pack little seeds that swell to create a thick, seedy, pudding and are filled with fiber, omega-3’s, and antioxidants. When mixed with liquid chia seeds start to create a pudding within minutes. Chia seeds and milk might not taste like much, but add a little fruit and flavor and chia pudding becomes a deliciously easy snack, meal, or even dessert.
Recipe Tips:
- This recipe is for two breakfast-size portions or 4 snack-size portions
- I like to prep snacks for the week in these weck jars
Other Recipe You May Enjoy:
- Peach Crumble Chia Pudding
- Peanut Butter Cup Chia Pudding
- Matcha Chia Protein Pudding
- Lemon Berry Chia Protein Pudding
Blended Chocolate Chia Pudding
Blended chocolate chia seed protein pudding is a smooth blended version of chocolate chia pudding. This high-protein chocolate chia pudding has a ceamy whipped texture that you will love.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 scoops vanilla or chocolate protein
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 cups plant-based milk (may need more depending on how thick or thin you like)
Optional Toppings:
- strawberries or other fruit
- granola
- cacao nibs
- shredded coconut
- coconut yogurt
- nuts or nut butter
Instructions
- In a blender add chia seeds, protein powder, cacao powder, and milk
- Stir together and let thicken in the fridge for at least one hour or overnight to let the chia seeds absorb the liquid
- Once chia pudding has thickened blend in the blender till smooth and creamy
- Layer with toppings of choice such as granola, strawberries, and cacao nibs
- Store chia pudding in airtight container or jar for up to 5 days
Notes
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