Description
Creamy, chocolatey, and satisfying, this protein chia pudding is a simple make-ahead recipe made with wholesome plant-based ingredients. It’s high in protein, gluten-free, and perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup vanilla or chocolate plant-based protein powder
- 2 ½ cups soy milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or container, combine chia seeds, cocoa powder, and protein powder. If using granulated sweetener instead of maple syrup, add it now.
- Whisk the dry ingredients thoroughly to remove any lumps and mix evenly.
- Pour in soy milk and add maple syrup. Whisk until the mixture is smooth with no dry spots.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- After the first rest, stir well to redistribute chia seeds that have settled.
- Cover again and refrigerate for at least 3 more hours or overnight until thick and creamy.
- Before serving, stir again and adjust the consistency with a splash of plant-based milk if needed.
Notes
- Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Stir before serving as the pudding may thicken over time.
- Top with fruits, nuts, or coconut for added flavor and texture.
- To make sugar-free, use a sugar-free sweetener like erythritol or allulose.
- Recipe is naturally gluten-free and kid-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. ¾ cup)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
