Chocolate Almond Coconut Berry Cream (Printable)
Nutrient-rich chocolate almond chia cream with coconut and berries—protein-packed, chilled breakfast or dessert, ready after a short rest.
# List of ingredients:
→ Chia Pudding Base
01 - ⅓ cup chia seeds
02 - 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk
03 - ½ cup canned full-fat coconut milk
04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Protein Boost
08 - 2 scoops chocolate or vanilla protein powder (plant-based or whey)
→ Toppings
09 - ½ cup fresh mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
10 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted if desired
11 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
12 - 1 tablespoon dark chocolate shavings (optional)
# Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, coconut milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well blended.
02 - Add the protein powder to the liquid mixture and whisk vigorously until fully dissolved and no lumps remain.
03 - Stir in the chia seeds, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution throughout the mixture.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Stir once after 30 minutes to prevent the chia seeds from clumping together.
05 - Remove from the refrigerator and stir the chia cream once more. Spoon evenly into four serving glasses or bowls.
06 - Garnish each portion with fresh mixed berries, toasted sliced almonds, shredded coconut, and dark chocolate shavings if desired.
07 - Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This recipe tastes genuinely indulgent while sneaking in protein, fiber, and healthy fats that keep you full for hours.
- It requires zero cooking and practically cleans up after itself since everything happens in one bowl.
02 -
- Skipping that thirty minute stir is the fastest way to end up with a chia brick at the bottom of your bowl and watery liquid on top.
- Protein powders vary wildly in sweetness and thickness, so taste the base before chilling and adjust the maple syrup accordingly.
03 -
- Toast your almonds in a dry skillet for about two minutes, shaking constantly, and your whole kitchen will smell like a bakery while the flavor intensifies tenfold.
- A pinch of cinnamon added to the liquid base adds a subtle warmth that makes this feel like a completely different and equally wonderful dessert.