Vanilla Chia Protein Pudding
A make-ahead breakfast pudding: chia seeds soak overnight in milk and vanilla protein.
- 5 minactive time
- 4 hrchill
- 1serving
- 470calories
- 36 gprotein
Chia seeds swell in liquid and turn into a gel, so you get a pudding without any cooking. Stir in protein powder, refrigerate overnight, and breakfast is ready. A jar with a lid makes it easy to carry.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- ¾ cup 2% milk
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh strawberries
Method
- Whisk the protein powder into the milk until smooth.
- Stir in the chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Wait five minutes, stir again to break up clumps, and then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Top with sliced strawberries before eating.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 470 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 36 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46 g |
| Fiber | 14 g |
| Sugar | 27 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.
Tips
- Stirring twice, once at the start and once after five minutes, prevents a clump of seeds at the bottom.
- The pudding keeps for four days in the fridge.
Swaps and variations
- Use plant protein and almond milk for a vegan pudding.
- Use mango in place of the strawberries.
