High Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding
A creamy high-protein chocolate chia pudding that makes a nutritious breakfast or dessert. Packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and rich cocoa flavor, it’s easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
- 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla vegan protein powder
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or preferred sweetener
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: berries, banana slices, cacao nibs, or nut butter
Instructions
- Add the plant-based milk, protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a bowl or jar and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the chia seeds and mix well 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 before serving and add your favorite toppings such as berries, banana slices, cacao nibs, or nut butter.
Notes
- For a thicker pudding, add an extra teaspoon of chia seeds.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- Soy milk or pea protein milk will increase the overall protein content.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Top with granola, fruit, or nut butter for extra texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
