Chocolate Almond Coconut Protein Bowl (Printable)
Creamy chocolate chia pudding topped with crunchy almonds, coconut, and fresh fruit for a protein-packed breakfast.
# List of ingredients:
→ Chia Pudding Base
01 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1 scoop (about 1 oz) chocolate protein powder
04 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings
07 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
09 - 1 small banana, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional)
11 - Fresh berries (optional)
# Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined and no lumps remain.
02 - Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes, then whisk again to break up any clumps and ensure even distribution of seeds.
03 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the pudding reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
04 - Remove from refrigerator and stir the chia pudding well. Divide evenly between two serving bowls.
05 - Arrange sliced almonds, shredded coconut, banana slices, chocolate chips or cacao nibs, and fresh berries on top of each bowl as desired.
06 - Serve immediately. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture transforms into pudding while you sleep, zero cooking required
- Eighteen grams of protein means no mid-morning hunger pangs
02 -
- That second whisk after five minutes prevents weird gelatinous clumps
- Overnight chilling transforms the texture completely into silky pudding
03 -
- Warming the almond milk slightly helps the protein powder dissolve without lumps
- Toast your nuts and coconut at once and store them for quicker weekday assembly