Chocolate Berry Almond Chia Bowl (Printable)
Rich chocolate chia bowl topped with fresh berries and crunchy almonds for a protein-packed breakfast.
# List of ingredients:
→ Chia Pudding Base
01 - 4 tablespoons chia seeds
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (plant-based or whey)
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
09 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
10 - 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips or shavings (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
# Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
02 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency. Stir once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping.
03 - When ready to serve, stir the chia pudding and divide evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with fresh berries, sliced almonds, and dark chocolate chips and coconut flakes if desired.
05 - Serve immediately, or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chocolate feels indulgent but the protein keeps you full until lunch without that mid morning crash.
- It meal preps beautifully so you can make it Sunday night and have breakfast ready for two mornings.
02 -
- That thirty minute stir matters more than you think because without it you will end up with clumpy chia gel islands floating in liquid.
- The pudding keeps getting thicker the longer it sits so if you like it softer eat it within the first day.
03 -
- Taste your mixture before refrigerating because once those chia seeds absorb liquid you cannot adjust sweetness easily.
- A wide shallow bowl chills faster than a deep one if you are pressed for time.