Description
This High Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding is a delicious and nutritious vegan breakfast or snack option that combines chia seeds, cocoa powder, and plant-based protein powder to create a creamy, chocolatey treat. It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and enhanced with vanilla extract, offering a satisfying and healthy way to boost your protein intake. Perfect for meal prep, this pudding thickens in the fridge and can be customized with various toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 scoop plant-based/vegan protein powder (chocolate or vanilla flavor)
- 1 cup plant-based milk (such as almond or soy milk)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, to taste)
- Pinch of sea salt
Optional Toppings
- Coconut whip
- Cacao nibs
- Fresh berries
- Dark chocolate shavings
- Dairy-free yogurt
- Sliced banana
- Spoonful of peanut butter
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl or jar, whisk together the plant-based milk, protein powder, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the Chia Seeds: Stir in the chia seeds thoroughly to ensure even distribution throughout the liquid.
- Let it Sit for 5 Minutes: Allow the mixture to rest at room temperature for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent any chia seed clumps and to promote even thickening.
- Chill & Thicken: Cover the bowl or jar and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. This chilling period allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the pudding to a creamy consistency.
- Top & Serve: Before serving, give the pudding a quick stir to blend any settled ingredients. Add your favorite toppings such as dairy-free yogurt, dark chocolate shavings, fresh berries, sliced banana, coconut whip, cacao nibs, or a spoonful of peanut butter for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- The pudding can be prepared the night before for a quick grab-and-go breakfast.
- Use unsweetened plant-based milk to control added sugars.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup or agave according to taste.
- Mix the pudding well before eating, as chia seeds can settle over time.
- For a thicker pudding, use slightly less milk or increase chia seeds slightly.
- Protein powder flavor can be swapped for vanilla or unflavored if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
Keywords: High Protein, Chocolate Chia Pudding, Vegan Breakfast, Healthy Snack, Plant-Based Protein, Dairy-Free, No-Cook Recipe
