High Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding: A Guilt-Free Delight
A delicious and nutritious chocolate chia pudding that is high in protein and perfect for a guilt-free dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional for added protein)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chia seeds, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour in almond milk and whisk until well combined.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to thicken.
- Once thickened, fold in Greek yogurt if using.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For a sweeter pudding, adjust honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Add toppings like fresh fruits, nuts, or granola for extra texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: High Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding, healthy dessert, chia seeds, chocolate pudding