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A glass of chia pudding topped with berries, blueberries, peanut butter, honey, and fresh herbs, set on a wooden table with pastries visible in the background.
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Protein Chia Pudding

Creamy, nutritious chia pudding is the perfect easy, make-ahead fuel for any time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chia pudding, high protein
Servings: 1 serving
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • ½ cup water or almond milk
  • ¾ cup Greek Yogurt reserve 1/4 cup after its set
  • 1 scoop protein powder chocolate or vanilla (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  • In a bowl, add the chia, water, 1/2 cup of the yogurt, and the protein powder (if using). Wait 15 min and then mix well again.
    A glass jar filled with milk, chia seeds, a scoop of protein powder, and a dollop of peanut butter on a light, smooth surface.
  • Refrigerate the pudding until it’s thick and the chia has absorbed the liquid, a minimum of 2 hours and up to overnight.
    Two small glass jars filled with creamy chia seed pudding are placed on a white marble surface. The pudding is light beige with visible chia seeds evenly dispersed throughout.
  • Once set, add the remaining 1/4 cup yogurt on top, a drizzle of peanut butter, and honey. Enjoy!
    A hand holds a glass of chia pudding topped with strawberries, blueberries, gooseberries, a dollop of peanut butter, honey, and a sprig of fresh herbs, set on a wooden surface.

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Notes

  • Optional Protein Powder: I made the protein powder optional for a few reasons: this recipe is already naturally high in protein. One scoop of protein powder contains about 15 to 30 grams protein. Removing the powder from the recipe still leaves you with a minimum of 15 grams protein, but probably higher. Some people don't like the texture of protein powder, and this dish is meant to be high-enjoyment and highly nourishing. 
  • Almond Milk vs Water: Chia seeds will bloom when soaked in liquid. They absorb pure water fastest. Any milk will work, but I like the taste and nutritional profile of almond milk. If you use almond milk, note that the calories and protein for this recipe will change slightly. 
  • Mix It Up: You can prepare this recipe by mixing everything with a spoon, or you can make it extra silky smooth by blending in a blender. 
  • Calories: As always, calories will depend on the brands you select. For accuracy, plug in the amounts into a calorie calculator like "lose it". 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 422mg | Iron: 4mg
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