High Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding: Easy and Indulgent Delight
Enjoy a creamy and chocolatey dessert that is packed with protein and healthy fats!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (refrigeration)
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional for added protein)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond milk, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add chia seeds and stir well to combine.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the pudding thickens.
- Serve chilled, topped with Greek yogurt and any additional toppings you like.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Experiment with different sweeteners based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: High Protein, Chocolate, Chia Pudding, Healthy Dessert