Description
This Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding is a creamy, nutritious, and vegan-friendly dessert or snack that combines the richness of cocoa with the protein boost from vegan protein powder and the health benefits of chia seeds. Easy to prepare and ready in just over an hour, it offers a satisfying way to indulge your chocolate cravings while fueling your body with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Liquid Base
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other milk of choice)
Seeds and Powders
- 2 tbsp chia seeds (24 g)
- 1 scoop chocolate vegan protein powder (30-40 g)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (14 g)
Sweetener
- 2 packets stevia or liquid stevia drops to taste (or 1 tbsp maple syrup)
Instructions
- Blend chia seeds with milk: Pour the unsweetened almond milk into the blender first, then add the chia seeds. Blend for about 30 seconds to hydrate the seeds and start the pudding texture.
- Add remaining ingredients: To the blended mixture, add the chocolate vegan protein powder, cocoa powder, and your choice of sweetener (stevia or maple syrup).
- Blend until smooth: Blend all ingredients together until the mixture is very smooth and creamy. If the pudding is too thick to blend properly, add a little extra almond milk gradually.
- Chill to set: Transfer the blended pudding into a container or bowl and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes, or up to overnight, to allow it to thicken and the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use a high-powered blender for the smoothest consistency.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference by adding more stevia or maple syrup if needed.
- For a richer pudding, substitute almond milk with coconut milk.
- This pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To add more texture, top with fresh berries, nuts, or shredded coconut before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
