High-Protein Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
A creamy, decadent, and high-protein chocolate chia seed pudding that’s both satisfying and nourishing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- Serve chilled, and enjoy as a dessert or breakfast with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. The flavors will meld together over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg