Protein Chia Pudding

• Protein chia pudding is quick and healthy meal prep
• Enjoy as a high-protein meal, snack, or dessert
• You can prep enough to have a healthy breakfast or snack prepared for the whole week
• A blood-sugar balancing hormone healthy meal
• This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and plant-based
• High in protein to keep you full and satisfied
• Chia pudding is full of heart-healthy omega-3s
• Customize the flavor with your favorite toppings

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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

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.

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

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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