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strawberries on top of chocolate protein chia pudding

Protein Chia Pudding

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 3.3
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
This Protein Chia Pudding is a great way to add more protein to your mornings. It’s also vegan with a paleo option.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (42 grams) whole chia seeds
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (12 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cashew milk (or whatever type you like)
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together the chia seeds, cocoa powder and protein powder.
    1/4 cup (42 grams) whole chia seeds, 1 1/2 tablespoons (12 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
  • Then stir in the milk, maple syrup (using 1 1/2 tablespoons), vanilla and salt until no lumps of cocoa remain. Taste and add up to another 1/2 tablespoon of maple syrup.
    1 cup (240 ml) cashew milk, 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pinch of salt
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, stirring after about 30-60 minutes (the seeds sometimes float to the top and create a weird layer if you don't stir them after 30-60 minutes).
  • Can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. If topping with berries, only do so right before serving.

Notes

  • For vegan: use plant-based milk and vegan protein powder.
  • For paleo: use cashew milk and paleo protein powder.
  • This recipe yields 1 2/3 cups.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator. The nutritional values were calculated based on 1/2 cup per serving. The recipe yields 1 2/3 cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 10
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