Chocolatey Chia Pudding (high-protein & fiber)

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Jul 18

Nourishing your body while honoring your cravings is all about finding healthy ways to incorporate the flavors and foods you love.

As an important note, there’s always room for an actual dessert in a healthy diet… But having nutritious recipes you can include regularly within your week that not only honor your love for sweets, but also pack in goodness like fiber & protein is one of the best things you can do to help control your cravings.

If you have a sweet tooth like I do, this one is for you! This chia pudding is not only rich and decadent, it’s also full of healthy fats, 15g fiber, and 25g protein in each serving!

With only 4 main ingredients, it’s super easy to make. Prep it ahead to have ready for breakfast or as an afternoon snack when you’re in the mood for something sweet!

NOTES:

PROTEIN POWDER: I used whey protein, but you can use any you’d like. Just keep in mind if you’re using a plant-based protein powder, you may need to adjust the liquid in the recipe. Start with the recipe as-is, then add more liquid if needed. Swapping out the whey protein may also change the nutritional info.
- I also recommend using a sweetened protein powder - mine is sweetened with stevia. If yours isn’t sweet, add a little maple syrup to the recipe.
CACAO POWDER: I prefer cacao powder because it’s higher in nutrients, but you can use cocoa powder as well.
MILK: The nutritional information is using 2% milk. To make this dairy-free, use any milk you’d like - but the nutrition (especially protein) may change.
TOPPINGS: I used cacao powder and sweetened cacao nibs, but make it yours! Berries or banana would be great for some extra fiber, nutrients, and a little freshness.

Chocolatey Chia Pudding (high-protein & fiber)

Servings: 3

Author: Steph, MPH, RDN

Prep time: 10 MinInactive time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 10 M

Rich, decadent, chocolatey, and packed with 15g fiber and 25g protein - all for less than 300 calories!

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Ingredients

Chia Pudding

½ cup chia seeds
2 scoops vanilla whey protein
2 tbsp cacao powder
1 cup milk
Optional: 2 tbsp maple syrup (if protein powder isn't sweet)

Toppings

Cacao powder
Sweetened cacao nibs
Optional: berries or banana

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the chia, whey, and cacao powder.
Add the milk and whisk until smooth.
Let it sit for 1-2 minutes, then mix again. Then repeat one more time.
Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight before dividing into 3 prep containers and adding toppings.
Enjoy!