Chocolate Chia Pudding (High Protein)
This Chocolate Chia Pudding (High Protein) is a delicious healthy dessert recipe.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¾ cup milk I used whole milk for extra protein but any milk works
- ½ tablespoon cacao powder cocoa powder also works
- 1 serving chocolate protein powder* I like whey protein
- tiny pinch salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup skyr or greek yogurt I used plain but vanilla would also be yummy
Optional toppings
- cacao nibs
- raspberries
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix together until smooth.
- Let chia pudding sit for 1 hour or up to 3 days. It is recommended to stir again after 5 minutes if possible to avoid clumps. Add your favorite toppings.
- Add your favorite toppings, serve and enjoy.
Notes
This makes 1 serving of chia pudding.
If you want to meal prep this recipe make it the night before. You can also double/triple/quadruple this recipe.
*If you use pea protein you may need up to 2 tablespoons more liquid. You can test the thickness once the pudding has set and add more liquid if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 36gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 219mgPotassium: 788mgFiber: 20gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 321IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 755mgIron: 4mg
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