Description
Strawberry Chia Seed Protein Pudding is a creamy, naturally sweetened, protein-rich treat made with fresh strawberries, chia seeds, and plant-based milk. It’s a perfect make-ahead breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons (36 g) chia seeds
- 1 scoop (about 25 g) vanilla protein powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) pure maple syrup or honey, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add chopped strawberries and almond milk to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl or jar.
- Add chia seeds, protein powder, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk thoroughly for 30 seconds to combine and prevent clumping.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thickened.
- Stir before serving and top with extra strawberries if desired.
Notes
- Use frozen strawberries if fresh are unavailable; thaw before blending.
- Substitute almond milk with coconut or dairy milk as preferred.
- Add almond butter for extra richness and healthy fats.
- Use unflavored protein powder and increase vanilla extract if needed.
- Top with nuts, seeds, or fresh fruit before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
