High Protein Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding without Protein Powder
Made with just a handful of ingredients, this high-protein chocolate chia seed pudding without protein powder is as decadent as brownie batter. You can whip up this recipe in just 5 minutes, and it'll be ready for you when you wake up! The key is using vanilla Greek yogurt that's thick enough to suspend the chia seeds so you don't have to stir it again and sweet enough to mellow out any tang.
Servings: 2
Calories: 423kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ c cocoa powder or cacao powder
- 6 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, leave out if using vanilla greek yogurt
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1 c plain non-fat greek yogurt or vanilla, see notes
- ½ c milk of choice ultra-filtered for higher protein
- ⅓ c chia seeds add up to 2 tablespoon more if you like a thicker consistency
Instructions
- Add the ¼ c cocoa powder, 6 tablespoon maple syrup, Pinch of sea salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 c plain non-fat greek yogurt, and ½ c milk of choice to a 32 oz jar or bowl. Mix until well combined. You can also blend everything together for a more mousse-like texture.
- Stir in the ⅓ c chia seeds until they are evenly mixed, and then store in the fridge overnight. If you check on it and notice the chia seeds are still sinking, give it another shake or stir 2 hours after you first put it in the fridge and/or add another 2 tablespoon of chia seeds for a thicker texture. I like to shake the jar really well. Then enjoy!
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Notes
*if using vanilla greek yogurt, leave out the maple syrup
toppings & more
Fresh fruit: Raspberries, strawberries, and bananas.
Nuts: Pistachios, macadamia nuts, almonds, and cashews.
Nut butter: Peanut butter, cashew butter, almond butter, and sunflower butter.
Granola & crunchies: Any kind of granola, cacao nibs, or protein brownie bark.
Whipped topping: Coconut whip or cool whip.
Drizzles: Caramel sauce, hot fudge sauce, honey, and more. how to store it
fridge: This brownie batter pudding will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
frozen: Chia seed pudding freezes awesome! If you have any leftovers or extra, you can freeze it in an ice cube tray or silicon baking molds. Then transfer to a freezer-safe bag of container and store for up to 3 months. To thaw it, put the cubes in a jar in the fridge overnight to defrost. Does it really have to sit overnight? It's best if it does. But, it will be thick enough to eat after about 4 hours if you're in a rush. If you want a similar recipe that's ready right away, try my high protein chocolate mousse that doesn't require any time to set up. Why didn't my chia seed pudding thicken? This can happen for two reasons: your chia seeds are old and too dried out to expand, or they did not mix in all the way. If this happens to you commonly, then your coconut milk is too thin. I recommend blending the chia seeds with the milk, so it doesn't matter what kind of milk you use. This forces them to expand and break open.
Fresh fruit: Raspberries, strawberries, and bananas.
Nuts: Pistachios, macadamia nuts, almonds, and cashews.
Nut butter: Peanut butter, cashew butter, almond butter, and sunflower butter.
Granola & crunchies: Any kind of granola, cacao nibs, or protein brownie bark.
Whipped topping: Coconut whip or cool whip.
Drizzles: Caramel sauce, hot fudge sauce, honey, and more. how to store it
fridge: This brownie batter pudding will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
frozen: Chia seed pudding freezes awesome! If you have any leftovers or extra, you can freeze it in an ice cube tray or silicon baking molds. Then transfer to a freezer-safe bag of container and store for up to 3 months. To thaw it, put the cubes in a jar in the fridge overnight to defrost. Does it really have to sit overnight? It's best if it does. But, it will be thick enough to eat after about 4 hours if you're in a rush. If you want a similar recipe that's ready right away, try my high protein chocolate mousse that doesn't require any time to set up. Why didn't my chia seed pudding thicken? This can happen for two reasons: your chia seeds are old and too dried out to expand, or they did not mix in all the way. If this happens to you commonly, then your coconut milk is too thin. I recommend blending the chia seeds with the milk, so it doesn't matter what kind of milk you use. This forces them to expand and break open.
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 455mg | Iron: 4mg