Description
A creamy, pudding-like chia bowl with 20g+ of protein, loaded with superfoods and customizable toppings. Perfect for meal prep or a quick, energizing breakfast!
Ingredients
Scale
- Base:
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (plant-based or whey)
- 1 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Protein Boosters (choose 1-2):
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp collagen peptides
- Toppings (choose 3-4):
- 1/2 cup mixed berries
- 1 tbsp cacao nibs
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp chopped nuts
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 banana, sliced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix base: In a jar or bowl, whisk chia seeds, protein powder, almond milk, nut butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Thicken: Let sit 5 mins, then whisk again to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 2 hours).
- Add protein boosters: Before serving, stir in hemp seeds, yogurt, or collagen if using.
- Top: Add fresh fruit, nuts, and other toppings.
- Serve: Enjoy cold or slightly warmed.
Notes
- Meal prep: Stores up to 4 days refrigerated (add toppings fresh)
- Texture tip: For thicker pudding, use 3 tbsp chia seeds
- Nut-free: Use sunflower seed butter and oat milk
- Flavor variations: Add 1 tsp matcha, chai spice, or cocoa powder
- No protein powder? Substitute 2 tbsp ground flax + 1 tbsp honey
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (with protein powder, hemp, berries & nuts)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g (natural)
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 5mg