Description
A creamy and protein-packed vanilla chia pudding made with vanilla protein powder, almond milk, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt, topped with granola, fresh berries, and nut butter for a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 scoop (25 grams) vanilla protein powder
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk, plus more as needed
- 4 Tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ Tablespoon maple syrup, honey or sweetener of choice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
Toppings
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
- Granola, for topping
- Fresh berries, for topping
- Nut butter, for topping
Instructions
- Mix Protein Powder and Almond Milk: In a bowl or mason jar, whisk together almond milk and vanilla protein powder until the protein powder has fully dissolved. If using a mason jar, secure the lid and shake well to combine.
- Add Chia Seeds and Sweeteners: Add chia seeds, maple syrup (or your choice of sweetener), and vanilla extract if using. Stir or shake the mixture until everything is well combined. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir or shake again to break up any clumps of chia seeds.
- Refrigerate to Set: Cover the mixture and place it in the refrigerator to set for 2 hours or overnight. The pudding should thicken to a creamy, pudding-like consistency without being liquidy.
- Serve and Add Toppings: When ready to eat, divide the chia pudding into two glasses or bowls. Add layers of granola if desired, then top each serving with ¼ cup Greek yogurt, fresh berries, additional granola, nut butter, or any other toppings of your choice.
Notes
- You can use any flavored or unflavored protein powder, but vanilla gives the best taste.
- Adjust the almond milk quantity to achieve your preferred pudding consistency; add more for a thinner texture.
- Use non-dairy yogurt to keep this recipe vegan and dairy-free.
- Letting the mixture sit longer (overnight) improves texture and flavor as seeds absorb more liquid.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
