Protein Chia Pudding (No Protein Powder!)

protein chia pudding in two jars near bowls of fresh berries.

Protein Chia Pudding (No Protein Powder!)

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: protein chia pudding

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 322kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

Protein Chia Pudding is a high-protein breakfast idea made without protein powder. It's an easy meal prep idea for a fast morning!

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons chia seeds
⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon maple syrup
½ cup soy milk (or milk of choice)

Instructions

In a 12-ounce glass jar, combine the chia seeds, yogurt, maple syrup, and milk. Use a small whisk to stir everything well. Repeat this process if you want to make more than one serving for meal prep.
Chia pudding benefits from being mixed twice. Let the jar rest for a few minutes, then whisk again to prevent the seeds from clumping together. Then, secure the lid and store it in the fridge overnight. (Or for at least 20 minutes for a faster meal.)
When you're ready to eat, grab the jar from the fridge and remove the lid. Give the pudding a stir and add any toppings you love. The pudding will have a thick texture; add an extra splash of milk if you prefer a loose texture. Chia pudding can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.

Notes

Nutrition information is for the whole batch made with soy milk. This information is automatically calculated from a database of ingredients, so it's just an estimate and not a guarantee.

Add More Protein: Increase the Greek yogurt to a 1/2 cup for 20 grams of protein per serving. The resulting texture starts to feel like you're eating a serving of Greek yogurt with chia seeds added in, but this ratio will give you 23% protein per serving.

Want to add protein powder? You can experiment with adding 1 tablespoon at a time. In that case, you'll probably need more liquid, too. I tried adding 2 tablespoons of unsweetened protein powder to this and thought it was gross, so I stuck to Greek yogurt.

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