This protein chia pudding is loaded with protein, fiber, and healthy fats for easy meal prep that can be customized with fun toppings for healthy breakfast and snacks.

As a busy mom, I am always looking for ways to add protein to my diet and recipes that are easy to prep. Protein chia pudding is super easy to whip up and is packed with protein to keep you feeling satisfied. This chia pudding is great for healthy breakfast or snacks, is gluten-free, dairy-free, and can be customized with your favorite toppings.

Protein Chia Pudding is made with:

Canned coconut milk: light or regular canned coconut milk for healthy fats and to make the chia pudding creamy
Plant-based milk: use your favorite cashew, almond, or coconut milk
Chia seeds: add fiber and thicken the recipe into a pudding
Protein powder: use a serving of your favorite protein for sweetness and protein
Collagen Peptides: adds flavorless protein to the recipe
Spices: vanilla, extract, cinnamon, and a dash of salt

How to make Protein Chia Pudding

Add milk, chia seeds, protein, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt to a large bowl or container
Whisk together until combined, let thicken for about five minutes then stir again to get out any clumps
Let chia pudding thicken in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight
Once thickened you can serve it in a bowl with toppings of choice

Substitutions/Variatations:

Use full-fat or light canned coconut milk to make chia pudding extra creamy and filling
Any plant-based milk will work such as coconut milk from a carton, cashew milk, or almond milk
If chia pudding is too thick for you add more plant-based milk
If chia pudding is too thin for you add more chia seeds
If you want more protein you can add another scoop of protein, but may need to thin out with more milk
Switch it up by making chocolate protein pudding (directions below)

Recipe Tips:

I find this recipe makes 4-6 servings for me and will stay fresh for up to a week in the fridge
If you don’t like the texture of chia pudding, after it has thickened you can blend it in the blender to give it a smooth texture or try one of my blended chia puddings (Blended Blueberry Chia Pudding and Blended Chocolate Chia Pudding)
Make sure to use canned coconut milk to add healthy fats and keep chia pudding creamy

Taste and Texture::

A sweet and creamy vanilla pudding that is a bit seedy like tapioca pudding, but you can blend it if you want a creamier texture.

Serve and Store:

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.

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Protein Chia Pudding

This protein chia pudding is loaded with protein, fiber, and healthy fats for easy meal prep that can be customized with fun toppings for healthy breakfast and snacks.

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Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

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Ingredients

Vanilla Protein Chia Pudding

1 can of coconut milk
1 cup plant-based milk of choice (coconut, cashew, almond)
1/2 cup chia seeds
1 serving vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup collagen peptides
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon (or to taste)
1/2 tsp salt

Chocolate Protein Chia Pudding

1 can full fat canned coconut milk
1 cup plant-based milk of choice (coconut, cashew, almond)
1/2 cup chia seeds
1 serving chocolate protein powder
2 tbsp cacao powder
1/2 cup collagen peptides
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon (or to taste)
1/2 tsp salt

Toppings

top with your favorites such as fresh or frozen fruit, jam, yogurt, granola, cacao nibs, nuts, and nut butters

Instructions

Add milk, chia seeds, protein, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt to a large bowl or container
Whisk together until combined, let thicken for about five minutes then stir again to get out any clumps
Let chia pudding thicken the the fridge for at least an hour or overnight
Once thickened you can serve with fruit, granola, nuts, nut butter, or your favorites
This recipe makes 4-6 servings and can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days

Notes

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Keyword chia pudding, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy meal prep, healthy snack, heathy breakfast, high-protein

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