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High Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding

Creamy chocolate chia pudding packed with 20 grams of protein per serving. No cooking required, perfect for meal prep, and ready in just 5 minutes of active time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
  • 2 scoops chocolate protein powder approximately 50-60g total
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Airtight container or jars

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine chia seeds, almond milk, protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
  2. Whisk thoroughly for at least 30 seconds until well combined and no clumps remain.
  3. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again vigorously to prevent chia seed clumping.
  4. Cover the bowl or divide into individual jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the pudding has thickened to a creamy consistency.
  5. Stir well before serving. Top with your favorite toppings like fresh berries, sliced bananas, nuts, coconut flakes, or a dollop of almond butter.

Notes

Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The pudding actually improves after the first day as flavors meld. If too thick after refrigeration, stir in a splash of milk to reach desired consistency. If mixture separates, simply stir vigorously to recombine. Best served cold, but can sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before eating if preferred less chilled.
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