High Protein coconut cream pie chia pudding - an indulgent yet extremely healthy breakfast recipe. This chia pudding is high in both fiber and healthy fats so it will keep you full all day.
I am obsessed with chia pudding. For more chia pudding recipes try matcha chia pudding or my banana cream pie chia pudding.
Why you'll love this creamy coconut chia pudding with greek yogurt
Coconut lovers rejoice, this recipe tastes like coconut cream pie
This recipe is the perfect vegetarian dessert, snack or breakfast.
Thanks to the protein powder and greek yogurt it is high in protein.
The recipe is vegetarian, gluten free and can be made vegan.
Instructions for banana pudding with protein powder
Mix together chia pudding ingredients.
Refrigerate until set, add toppings, serve and enjoy.
Ingredients
- chia seeds
- milk
- vanilla protein powder
- coconut milk
- greek yogurt
- coconut flakes
Substitutions
- coconut milk - you can use low fat coconut milk but it will be less creamy.
- greek yogurt - you can use a creamy vegan yogurt like coconut instead.
Storage instructions
The chia seed pudding can be stored in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 3 days.
Recipe FAQS
Chia seeds are high in fiber and healthy fats. Chia seeds are also a good source of potassium.
I do not suggest doing this as it will alter the consistency and flavor of the chia pudding. If you must leave out the protein powder then add in an extra ½ tablespoon of chia seeds, 1 tablespoon of sweetener and ½ teaspoon of vanilla.
I love this chia pudding topped with homemade granola.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Use a good tasting protein powder for the best tasting chia pudding. I recommend using a whey vanilla protein for this recipe and my favorites are Ballerina Farms and Mindy Body green. For vegan protein I love ora organic and you can get 30% off through this link.
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This chia pudding would taste so yummy with my chocolate cashew granola.
High Protein coconut cream pie chia pudding
Ingredients
- ½ cup full fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup water
- 2 teaspoons coconut flakes
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder of choice I prefer whey but plant based also works
- 3 ½ tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons greek or skyr yogurt a creamy plant based yogurt also works
optional toppings
- 2 tablespoons greek yogurt
- sprinkle of additional coconut flakes
- berries or fruit of choice
Instructions
- Add all chia seed pudding ingredients without the toppings to a bowl or jar. Mix together until combined. Let sit refrigerated for at least one hour or overnight. It is recommended to stir the chia pudding again after 5 minutes.
- Serve chia pudding with desired toppings and dig in!
Judith says
Can I omit the protein powder without it changing the consistency?
Kristi says
It will change the consistency but you could play around with adding an extra 1/2-1 tablespoon of chia seeds and 1 tablespoon of sweetener