Creamy Protein Chia Seed Pudding: Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Delight
By Ethan Parker
Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
250 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
This chia seed pudding recipe takes 10 minutes of hands-on time to prepare and is perfect for meal planning and packing breakfasts for busy days. Combining chia seeds with almond milk and protein powder makes a spoonable pudding. Mixed berries and almonds add nutrients to this breakfast option.
A special slurry technique can prevent vanilla protein powder from clumping when added to almond milk. Chia seeds can be added to absorb liquid and help turn the beverage into a creamy pudding. Maple syrup and small amounts of salt and ground cinnamon can add other flavors to the beverage.
While cooking, occasionally stir the chia seeds into the food to help them settle and absorb water. More stirring may be required if chia seeds clump together in the food. More stirring can improve the texture of the food. Lack of stirring of chia seeds can result in an inferior texture of the food.
Serve pudding cold with fresh berries and nuts as toppings. Leftover pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. Keep pudding and toppings refrigerated in separate containers to preserve texture.
What makes this special
- Ready to eat in 10 minutes. Refrigerate overnight before eating to save time preparing breakfast on busy mornings.
- Base high in protein, prepared with almond milk and protein powder, contributes a creamy texture and makes a hearty meal.
- Chia seeds can be soaked and chilled to create a spoonable pudding. Chia seed pudding doesn't require any preparation steps other than pouring.
- Edible options include fresh berries and nuts that provide taste and other benefits to enhance the meal.
- Stays fresh for several days in storage. Recommended for meal planning and other purposes because the flavor and texture of the vegetables hold up well.
Ingredients
- •2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- •¼ cup vanilla protein powder (about 30 g)
- •½ cup chia seeds
- •2 tbsp pure maple syrup (or honey)
- •½ tsp ground cinnamon (adds warm flavor)
- •⅛ tsp fine sea salt (a pinch to balance sweetness)
- •½ cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries)
- •2 tbsp toasted chopped almonds (or other chopped nuts)
Instructions
- 1
Pour 1/2 cup of the almond milk into a medium bowl. Add the vanilla protein powder and whisk briskly until smooth and lump-free.
- 2
Stir the remaining 1 1/2 cups almond milk into the protein slurry, then whisk in maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and the pinch of salt.
- 3
Add the chia seeds to the bowl and fold them in with a spoon so they’re fully moistened.
- 4
Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 8–10 minutes, then give it a vigorous stir to break up any early clumps.
- 5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the creamiest texture.
- 6
After chilling, stir the pudding once more to loosen it. Divide into 4 servings and top with mixed berries and almonds.
- 7
If the pudding is too thick after chilling, thin it with a splash of almond milk and stir.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
240
Protein
12g
Fat
13g
Carbs
23g
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