Protein Chia Pudding with Greek Yogurt Recipe
This Protein Chia Pudding recipe is a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option that combines the benefits of chia seeds with protein powder and Greek yogurt. It’s creamy, satisfying, and easy to prepare ahead of time. Topped with granola, fresh berries, and nut butter, this pudding makes a perfect balanced meal to fuel your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
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)
Mix-ins and Toppings
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
- Granola, for topping
- Fresh berries, for topping
- Nut butter, for topping
Instructions
- Mix protein base: In a bowl or mason jar, whisk together the almond milk and vanilla protein powder until the protein powder has fully dissolved. If using a mason jar, secure the lid and shake vigorously to combine.
- Add chia and sweetener: Stir in the chia seeds, maple syrup (or your sweetener of choice), and vanilla extract if using. Mix thoroughly by stirring or shaking until well combined. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir or shake again to break up any chia seed clumps.
- Refrigerate to set: Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to hydrate and the pudding to thicken to a creamy consistency.
- Assemble and serve: When ready to serve, divide the chia pudding evenly into two glasses. Add layers of granola between portions if desired. Top each serving with ¼ cup Greek yogurt, fresh berries, additional granola, and nut butter or your chosen toppings.
Notes
- Adjust almond milk quantity to achieve your preferred pudding thickness; add more if too thick or less if too runny.
- Use dairy-free yogurt to keep the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or any sweetener you prefer.
- For a smoother texture, blend the mixture briefly before refrigerating.
- Prepare the pudding the night before for a quick and easy breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
