Description
This decadent chocolate chia pudding packs 15g of protein per serving but tastes like dessert for breakfast. No guilt, just goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup (48g) chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 scoop (25-30g) chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, sliced banana, chopped nuts, cacao nibs, or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds, cocoa powder, protein powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk continuously for about 60 seconds.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes at room temperature, then whisk again thoroughly to break up any clumps.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, though overnight (8-12 hours) yields the best texture.
- Before serving, stir the pudding. If too thick, add a splash of milk; if too thin, add a teaspoon of chia seeds and wait 15 minutes.
- Portion into serving bowls and add your favorite toppings just before serving.