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Chocolate Chia Pudding (Healthy High Protein)

Jenni Cole
Learn how to make a creamy, high protein chocolate chia pudding that's great for meal prep! This easy recipe is made with almond milk, cocoa powder, and chia seeds, and includes an optional fruity Greek yogurt layer. Each serving has 25 grams of protein, 11.7 net carbs, and 350 calories. Enjoy it as a breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert.
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Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 mason jars

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup almond milk (240 mL)
  • 1-2 teaspoon maple syrup (10mL) or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoon chia seeds (48g)
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch fine sea salt

Fruit Yogurt Layer

  • 1 ½ cups low fat Greek yogurt (340g) unsweetened
  • ½ cup frozen cherries or berries (80g) defrosted

Optional Toppings

  • whipped cream oat milk or coconut milk
  • mini chocolate chips we used stevia sweetened chips
  • peanut butter or almond butter drizzle

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine the almond milk, honey, vanilla extract, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and cinnamon.
  • Let the chia pudding set for 5 minutes and stir it again. This is to prevent clumping of the chia seeds.
  • Divide between two jars or small bowls. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Make a Yogurt Layer (optional)

  • Blend the defrosted fruit in a blender.
  • Combine the blended fruit and Greek yogurt. Divide it evenly between the two chia seed puddings.
  • Top with optional garnishes like whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, fruit, granola, peanut or almond butter, or nuts. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • The recipe makes 2 chia puddings, you can cut this in half to make 1 portion, or feel free to double it to make 4 puddings.
  • Instead of making a fruit layer, you can also use fruit flavored yogurt from the store. Or you can skip the yogurt entirely, and just make chocolate chia pudding.
  • For best results, blend the fruit separately from the yogurt and mix it in, Greek yogurt turns runny when blended.
  • These will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Add the garnishes when you're ready to serve them.
  • total weight 282 g, 141 for each chia pudding

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 26.7gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 146.6mgFiber: 15g
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