Chocolate Chia Pudding
Chocolate Chia Pudding is the creamy, high protein breakfast that tastes like dessert. Gluten free, meal prep friendly and dietitian approved!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 4 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt *see note below
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 4 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ¼ cup chocolate protein powder
- Pinch of salt
For topping:
- Fresh berries
- Chocolate shavings
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- In a high powered blender combine milk, maple syrup vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder and salt. Blend until smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Divide between 5 small glass jars (about ¾ cup in each). Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours to thicken.
- For serving, top with fresh berries, whipped cream and shaved dark chocolate.
Notes
If you prefer a sweeter chia pudding, substitute the plain Greek yogurt with vanilla Greek yogurt (however you may wish to reduce or omit the maple syrup)
*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cups | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 2mg
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