Description
This High Protein Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is creamy, chocolatey, and packed with fiber, omega-3s, and 20g of plant-based protein. A perfect clean-eating dessert, snack, or breakfast that’s vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 scoop (about 30g) chocolate protein powder (plant-based or whey)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ to ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: banana slices, chopped nuts, cacao nibs, coconut flakes
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl or jar, stir chia seeds, protein powder, and cocoa powder to prevent clumping.
- Add Liquids: Pour in almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir or shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Stir again after 10–15 minutes to prevent clumps.
- Serve: Stir well before eating. Top with your favorite fruit or crunchy toppings.
Notes
- Use the correct ratio: 2 tablespoons chia to ½–¾ cup liquid for best texture.
- Stir twice: Once after mixing and once after 10 minutes.
- Let it set overnight for thickest result.
- Blend after chilling for a mousse-like pudding.
- Storage: Store up to 5 days in mason jars or airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: High Protein Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding, Vegan Protein Pudding, Chocolate Chia Dessert, Healthy Chocolate Snack, Chia Protein Breakfast