High Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding: 4 Secret Ingredients for Bliss
A creamy and nutritious high-protein chocolate chia pudding, perfect for breakfast or a healthy dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (for extra creaminess + protein)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional but boosts protein)
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, cocoa powder dusting, dark chocolate shard or chocolate curls
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or large jar, whisk together milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla until smooth.
- Whisk in Greek yogurt (and protein powder if using) until fully combined.
- Stir in chia seeds. Let sit 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumps.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight) until thick.
- Spoon into serving glasses. Top with whipped cream, a dusting of cocoa powder, and a dark chocolate shard.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- For a thicker pudding, add more chia seeds.
- Best consumed within 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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