This Protein Chia Pudding is the perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack! It only takes 5 minutes and it's so easy to prep. You only need 3 ingredients. Using vanilla protein powder in this recipe makes it so nourishing and delicious. Meal prep it once and have it in the fridge for the entire week. It's also gluten-free, dairy-free and can be made vegan!
This Protein Chia Pudding is super allergy-friendly and customizable. You can customize the protein powder, milk and toppings to your allergies or dietary restrictions. I love making this breakfast with coconut milk because it makes it thick and creamy.
I have been dealing with food allergies for 8+ years and I always have a batch of chia pudding my fridge because it's such an easy snack! I love eating it for breakfast or a pre- or post-workout snack. I love that it keeps me full and energized.
Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
- Dairy-Free Milk: I love using coconut milk in this recipe to make it thick and creamy. You can also use almond milk or another plant-based milk.
- Protein powder: For protein powder, I love Be Well By Kelly and Truvani for a vegan option!
Instructions
Variations
Feel free to use any plant-based milk in this recipe! I used coconut milk, but you can also use almond milk, cashew milk or any other dairy-free milk. If you are not dairy-free, you can use regular milk too.
For the toppings, I used berries. You can also try adding nuts, nut butter chocolate chips or additional fruit.
In my opinion, the protein powder makes this chia pudding sweet enough, but if you want a sweeter chia pudding try adding in honey or maple syrup.
You can also mix up the type and flavor of protein powder! Try out grass-fed beef protein or vegan protein. I love using vanilla, but chocolate, cinnamon roll and strawberry are also delicious!
Tips & Tricks
Make sure to whisk the protein powder in really well so it doesn't clump!
Be sure that the chia seeds don't sink to the bottom. Give it a good shake before you put it in the fridge if the seeds are sitting at the bottom.
If you don't like the texture of chia seed pudding, you can blend it up in a blender to make it smoother.
Make sure to chill the chia pudding overnight so it has long enough to firm up.
Store your chia seeds in the refrigerator to keep them as fresh as possible!
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Protein Chia Pudding (Vegan Option)
Equipment
- 1 container
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 3 cups coconut milk
- 9 tbsp chia seeds
- 3 tbsp vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- In a storage container, whisk together protein powder and milk.
- Add in chia seeds and whisk again.
- Cover and refrigerate and overnight.
Jenn
So easy and yummy! Great for food prep when you don’t want to cook every morning.
Lauren Less
One of my faves!