Chocolate Berry Coconut Protein Chia (Printable)
Creamy chia pudding with chocolate protein cream, fresh berries and coconut for a nutritious breakfast or dessert.
# List of ingredients:
→ Chia Pudding Base
01 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
02 - 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
03 - 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Layer
05 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1 scoop (about 1 ounce) chocolate or vanilla protein powder
07 - 1/2 cup coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt
08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes, plus extra for topping
→ Berry Layer
09 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
→ Garnish
11 - Extra fresh berries
12 - Additional coconut flakes
13 - Shaved dark chocolate, optional
# Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together chia seeds, unsweetened coconut milk, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes, whisk again, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, until a thick pudding consistency forms.
02 - Combine cocoa powder, protein powder, coconut yogurt, and coconut flakes in a separate bowl. Stir until completely smooth and well combined.
03 - Toss fresh mixed berries with lemon juice in a small bowl, if desired.
04 - Spoon a layer of chia pudding into serving glasses or jars, followed by a layer of chocolate protein cream and a layer of berries. Repeat layering as desired.
05 - Top each portion with additional berries, coconut flakes, and optional shaved dark chocolate.
06 - Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It’s a decadent, secretly healthy treat that comes together with hardly any effort.
- Each spoonful is a balance of creamy, crunchy, and juicy that never gets old.
02 -
- If you skip the second stir after five minutes, the chia seeds clump and the bottom stays watery.
- Mix the protein powder with yogurt slowly—too quick and it goes chalky.
03 -
- Use cold, thick coconut milk for pudding that sets fast and firm.
- A pinch of salt in the chocolate layer makes every other flavor pop.