This Chia Protein Pudding is an easy way to get a boost of protein in at breakfast. With over 30g of protein per serving, this protein chia pudding is packed with protein and fully customizable with your favorite flavors.
If you're looking for a way to eat some more protein, I highly suggest looking at adding protein at breakfast.
We often don't think of breakfast foods when we think of protein. But a high-quality protein powder can work wonders. And you'll still feel like you're eating breakfast!
Chia pudding is thick and creamy. Stir in or top with your favorite fruit, nuts, yogurt, or even chocolate chips and you'll have a protein-packed breakfast that's totally customizable.
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Why I love this Chia Protein Pudding
- Dietary needs - this recipe is dairy-free, vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free
- Easy to make - chia pudding is so easy to throw together. You just put the ingredients in a jar and let the mixture refrigerate to set
- Great for meal prep - this recipe saves so much time in the morning. Just grab your jar and go!
- Customizable - grab your favorite flavors of protein powder and use a different one for each meal. Plus, switch up the fruits, nuts, yogurts, chocolate, that you add
- Packed with protein - depending on the milk and protein powder you use, this recipe has over 30g of protein per serving
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Soy Milk: if you're looking to maximize your protein, use soy milk in this pudding. But any non-dairy milk will work. Depending on the volume of your protein powder you may need more or less milk (my protein powder considers 2 scoops to be one serving, so it used more milk). Start with 1 ½ cups and if your pudding is thick after stirring in the chia seeds, add more. The pudding will thicken even more in the refrigerator, so you don't want it to be too thick from the start.
- Vegan Protein Powder: Choose your favorite flavor or blend or protein powder. For this recipe I used Naked's Vegan Vanilla Shake protein powder. I love this brand because of how clean there ingredients are. If you're looking for a completely unsweetened protein powder you can try Naked's vegan seed protein powder or even their peanut powder **this post is not sponsored, I just love and recommend this brand
- Maple Syrup: if your protein powder is sweetened you may not need any maple syrup. But if you use an unsweetened powder, you may want to add a few teaspoons of maple or date syrup
- Vanilla Extract
- Kosher Salt
- Chia Seeds: the star of this recipe! Head over to Wilderness Poets and use code ELIZABETH10 for $10 off your purchase of chia seeds
- Toppings: fresh fruit, chocolate chips, non-dairy yogurt, coconut cream, banana, etc.
How to make Chia Protein Pudding
Step 1. In a large bowl whisk the non-dairy milk, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Step 2. Stir in the chia seeds. Then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
Step 3. Top with desired toppings, serve, and enjoy!
FAQ & Expert Tips
If you're using an unsweetened protein powder or just want a bit more sweetness in your breakfast, add a few extra teaspoons of maple or date syrup
I used Naked's Vegan Vanilla Shake protein powder. I love this brand because of how clean there ingredients are. If you're looking for a completely unsweetened protein powder you can try their vegan seed protein powder or even their peanut powder
Store chia pudding in airtight containers for up to a week.
I find that mason jars make ideal containers for chia pudding. They are a great serving-size and are easily portable if you're taking breakfast on the go
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for a healthy breakfast recipe. Thank you for this food that fuels our bodies and prepares us for the day ahead. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Chia Protein Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 ½-2 Cups Soy Milk the exact amount depends on the volume of your protein powder - see post
- 2 Servings Vegan Protein Powder
- 2-4 Tablespoons Maple Syrup use less if your protein powder is sweetened
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ⅛ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ Cup Chia Seeds
- Toppings: fresh fruit, chocolate chips, non-dairy yogurt, coconut cream, banana, etc.
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk the non-dairy milk, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the chia seeds. Then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
- Top with desired toppings, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
Hannah
Hi! Is there a vegan protein powder you recommend? My favorite one just changed their formula, and I can’t stand the new taste. Looking for new options!
Elizabeth
Hi Hannah - it depends what you're looking for in terms of sugar content/flavor. I love all of Naked Nutrition's vegan proteins because they have minimal ingredients and a lot of transparency with their ingredients. The Naked Shake Vanilla is a good neutral-tasting option, but it does have real sugar in it. I also like Natreve's vegan options - their vanilla powder tastes great and uses stevia instead of sugar, if that's a factor for you. Natreve also uses a protein blend so if you want more variety instead of just pea protein, that is a good option. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have particular requirements and I'm happy to go into more detail about my experience!