4-Ingredient Protein Chia Pudding (Single Serve & Batch Prep!)
Packed with protein (32 grams per serving!), made with just 4-ingredients, and super-fast to prep ahead, this single-serve or batch prep protein chia pudding makes an easy, breezy protein snack or breakfast.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder, see note
- 2 teaspoons liquid sweetener of choice such as maple syrup or honey optional
Instructions
- To an 8-ounce wide mason jar, or other jar with tightly fitting lid, add 2 tablespoons chia seeds and one scoop of protein powder, stirring with a fork to combine.
- Add the milk and sweetener, if using. Secure the lid, then shake vigorously until all the ingredients have combined and protein powder dissolves.
- Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then shake vigorously again.
- Allow to sit an additional 5 minutes, shake vigorously, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 5 days, covered.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, with nut butter and fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- Nutrition: estimates calculated without optional sweetener or toppings and using whey protein. Total protein will depend on the specific protein powder and milk you use.
- Protein Powder: The vanilla protein I use and prefer for this recipe is linked. Use code ROBYN for 10% off.
- Sweetness: Most commercial protein powders contain sweetener, and will likely provided enough sweetness, but if you like a sweeter pudding, feel free to add the optional sweetener.
- Optional Toppings: nut or seed butter, fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 4mg
