Chocolate Almond Protein Chia Pudding (Printable)
Creamy chocolate almond milk pudding with protein-boosted chia seeds for a satisfying breakfast or snack.
# List of ingredients:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/4 cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder
05 - 3–4 tbsp maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
→ Toppings
08 - 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
09 - Fresh berries
10 - Shaved dark chocolate
11 - Almond butter for drizzling
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together almond milk, cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a large bowl until smooth and fully dissolved.
02 - Stir in chia seeds and mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution throughout the liquid.
03 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Stir once after 30 minutes to prevent seeds from clumping together.
04 - Once the mixture has thickened to a pudding-like consistency, give it a final stir and divide evenly among 4 serving bowls.
05 - Top each serving with toasted almonds, fresh berries, shaved dark chocolate, and a drizzle of almond butter if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like eating chocolate mousse for breakfast without any of the guilt.
- You can meal prep four portions in literally ten minutes and your future self will thank you endlessly.
02 -
- That stir after 30 minutes is absolutely crucial or you will end up with a weird chia chunk situation.
- Blending everything except the chia seeds first creates the silkiest texture if you have five extra minutes.
03 -
- Use a jar with a tight lid to shake everything instead of whisking for easy cleanup.
- Double the batch and keep it in the fridge for quick breakfasts all week long.