Chocolate Protein Chia Pudding
This chocolate protein chia pudding is the perfect make-ahead breakfast. Simply prep it the night before, and this creamy, chocolate-y gluten-free and vegan pudding will be waiting for you when you wake up.
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For today’s post, I’m re-sharing this recipe because it’s something we’ve had so often for breakfast lately!
Chocolate Protein Chia Pudding
With our crazy morning schedules, I’m a huge fan of anything I can make in advance for breakfast. We love things like the breakfast cookie, this protein oatmeal bake and this vegan peach oatmeal bake. When breakfast is waiting, it guarantees that I’ll have something to eat in the morning, because sometimes it’s too busy around here to make the usual egg scramble until after both kiddos are dropped off.
Here’s a chia protein pudding recipe that our entire family loves! It’s protein-packed, full of healthy fats, and high in fiber, so when I pair it with a side of scrambled eggs I’m full and satisfied for hours. You can customize it by adding any fruit or toppings you’d like. My go-to’s are berries, cacao nibs and unsweetened coconut.
Here’s the healthy recipe if you’d like to give it a try!
Ingredients For Chia Seed Pudding:
- chia seeds
- vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- cinnamon
- sea salt
- maple syrup (can also add a splash of vanilla extract)
- almond or coconut milk (use less for a thicker pudding)
- granola, berries, coconut, hemp seeds, cacao nibs, peanut butter, gogi berries, etc.
Vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3/4 cup – 1 cup almond milk (use less for a thicker pudding)
- Toppings: granola, berries, coconut, hemp seeds, cacao nibs, gogi berries, etc.
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a glass or small bowl.
- Cover and set in the fridge overnight.
- The next morning, stir well, add your toppings, and go!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Hope you have a wonderful morning and I’ll see ya soon.
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Good luck with the morning routine! It takes awhile to get used to getting up early, but eventually it works out. Having a solid night time routine and sticking with it helps.
The early morning routine is hard with the little kiddos, I am an early riser by nature, and prefer to work out first thing, but I feel like every time I get up super early to do so, one of my little beans also wakes up super early in need of cuddles.
I admit, I’ve been afraid of trying chia pudding, because it seems like it will be too tapioca-ish for me. This recipe has just changed my mind and convinced me to give it a try; whipping up this today! Thank you!
What is p doing up for 3 hours? I agree that a lot of productivity, routine advice does not take small kid realities into account. There are a lot of things I’d like to fit into my day but don’t work with my priority (sleep, energy, meaningful parenting) and time constraints. So I remind myself that maybe one day (but I’ll probably just be bummed I’m not at the park climbing up the jungle gym with my little like a fool anymore).
With our nicer (I won’t say warmer because that’s not true yet!) weather I am starting to think more about smoothies for breakfast and moving away from heavier meals like oatmeal, etc. The change of season also makes my choice is wine change too! No longer I am craving heavy reds but am excited about chilled rose and white wines!!
Is there a protein powder you recommend that is ok for kids too? This sounds yummy!
i’ve given them a half scoop of equalife DNS, truvani, and now foods – i go for the ones with super simple ingredients and also add oats to theirs to thicken it up a bit more
Have you listened to the podcast “By the Book”? They have an episode about the Miracle Morning that is really funny!
This looks awesome! I think i am going to make some hardboiled eggs the night before and have one egg with this pudding!
What is the nutritional info on this?
I would really love to start waking up earlier as well, but I have so much trouble sleeping as it is and can never seem to make it work!
This pudding looks very appetizing! A wonderful breakfast for me and for children!
Another healthy Choco option I’ve been digging is adding a tbsp of raw cacao to the chia pudding! And alternating between almond milk & full fat coconut milk.
Then, I scoop it into a small jar parfait style with fruit, coconut (full fat whipped coconut milk or shreds), cacao nibs, a little local honey, and some slivered almonds. 🙂
Good luck with the waking up early! It is tough at first and all about getting out of your own way, but once you do it is so worth it! Even if it’s just an extra 10 minutes in the morning for “me time” while watching the sunrise with an apple cider vinegar detox drink.
YUM! I’m 27 weeks pregnant and craving chocolate all the time, so this will be a perfect snack to have on hand! I’m wondering if even my picky, choca-holic-daughter will eat it…
I think I remember in a super old post that you and your hubby were considering goats before you had kiddos. Our little family just created a backyard farm with goats, chickens, and bees. Feel free to check out our new blog! Thanks for all the workouts 🙂
that is so amazing! yes, we would still love goats eventually. can’t wait to check out your blog 🙂
thankyou this sounds cool
Hello!
I tried out the recipe, and ended up needing to add about an extra cup of almond milk for it to be palatable. I am wondering if my protein scoop was much larger than yours (I used a different brand), which caused the pudding to be like a horrible protein powder paste. After watering it down the next day with a bunch of extra almond milk it was better. Still tasted basically like chocolate protein powder, but the gritty texture was lessened.
Would you be willing to share how much protein powder you use in the recipe using g or tablespoons?
Thank you!
ahhh i’m so sorry to hear about that! 1 scoop of the protein powder i use is 27g
This recipe looks super yummy! I need to try it 😛