Description
High Protein Chocolate Pudding is a rich, smooth, and nourishing dessert made with cocoa powder, chia seeds, and protein powder. It’s naturally sweetened, quick to prepare, and perfect as a healthy snack, post-workout treat, or soft-food option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (almond, oat, or coconut)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (plant-based or whey)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Blend ingredients: Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth: Blend for 1–2 minutes until completely creamy and no chia seeds remain whole.
- Adjust texture: Add a splash of milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Chill: Transfer to a container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to thicken.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled on its own or with favorite toppings.
Notes
- Protein choice: Chocolate protein powder works best. Adjust cocoa if using vanilla or unflavored.
- Meal prep: Store in the fridge up to 4 days in airtight containers.
- Soft food diet: Ideal for post-dental care or sensitive digestion.
- Add-ins: Peanut butter, espresso powder, or pumpkin purée add variety.
- Freezing: Not recommended as texture may become grainy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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