Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding

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This Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding is light, smooth, thick and creamy just like delicious chocolate mousse. It takes just 2 minutes to prepare so before you know it’s you’ll be digging into this protein-packed, nutritious chia pudding that’s sure to be a new favourite!

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Vegan Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding - Healthy, Creamy and Delicious!

You will love the thick and creamy texture of this pudding and the taste is amazing too. It’s one of my favourite treats!

Who doesn’t want to eat chocolate chia protein pudding for breakfast? I love waking up to this decadent, smooth and creamy pudding! It makes hopping out of bed first thing in the morning a breeze!

With the addition of vegan chocolate protein powder, this chia pudding is very high in protein and with the added fats from the chia seeds and topped with sliced fruit for carbohydrates, you have a nicely balanced breakfast.

The thing I love most about chia pudding is there are endless varieties so you never get bored. This version is really quick and easy and makes a delicious, healthy dessert, or a quick breakfast or snack anytime. Simply blend it and stick it in the fridge to set.

You can try other flavours like this Mango Chia Pudding and Peanut Butter Jelly Chia Pudding.

The pudding itself is super creamy and thick, thanks to the magic powers of chia seeds but the best thing about it is it’s the perfect vessel for all your favourite toppings!

High-Protein Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Topping Ideas

Add more healthy fats with nuts, seeds and nut butters:

  • chopped nuts: try walnuts, pecans, almonds or cashews
  • cacao nibs or dairy-free chocolate chips
  • shredded coconut or toasted coconut flakes
  • peanut butter, almond butter or tahini
  • seeds: try pepitas, hemp seeds or sunflower seeds

Add more energizing carbohydrates:

  • raisins or chopped dates
  • fresh or frozen fruit: try sliced strawberries or banana, blueberries, raspberries or chopped mango
  • dried berries: try goji berries, chopped apricots or mulberries
Vegan Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding - Healthy, Creamy and Delicious!

Notes

  • Sweetening: You can leave out the additional sweetener as the protein powder does add some sweetness but I usually add 2 packets of stevia to mine, alternative you can add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, raw honey, brown rice syrup or agave for added sweetness.
  • Blending: If you don’t have a blender you can make this recipe without one. To make without blending, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl until well combined and refrigerate until set.
  • I much prefer this recipe blended though as the result is a much smoother, creamier pudding.
  • Protein Powder: I make this recipe with Vega Chocolate Performance Protein and I haven’t tried it with anything else. Any pea protein-based protein powder should produce the same result.
  • I like the texture and flavour of Vega for this recipe. I used a whole scoop, or one single-serve packet (44 g) but you could always reduce the amount used if you prefer. If you use less, just reduce the amount of liquid used. I do not recommend whey protein for this recipe.
  • Liquid: I like to make this recipe with homemade nut milk or store-bought almond or cashew milk. It can also be made with light or full-fat canned coconut milk which is amazing but a little bit high in calories to be eating day-to-day.
  • If you’re making this for a special dessert, go ahead and use the full-fat coconut milk! If you’re really in a pinch, you can also make it with water but my go-to is store-bought unsweetened almond milk.

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4.95 from 20 votes

Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding

By: Deryn Macey
This chocolate chia protein pudding is so creamy and velvety, it’s hard to believe you’re eating something healthy. Try this loaded with your favourite healthy toppings for breakfast or with coconut whipped cream and chocolate chips for a decadent but nourishing dessert. It makes a great snack on-the-go too!
Prep: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 1
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Ingredients 

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds, 24 g
  • 1 scoop chocolate vegan protein powder, 30-40 g
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 14 g
  • 2 packets stevia or liquid stevia drops to taste, or 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions 

  • Add the milk to the blender first, then add the chia seeds and blend for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender.
  • Blend until very smooth and creamy, adding a bit of extra milk if it’s too thick to blend.
  • Scoop the mixture into a container or bowl and place in the fridge for at least 60 minutes up to overnight.

Notes

This recipe is best with a pea protein-based protein powder, such as Vega but any brand works. I do not recommend whey protein for this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1batch, Calories: 279kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 12g, Sodium: 145mg, Fiber: 15g, Sugar: 0.2g
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87 Comments

  1. How many cups are in a batch? It is very good but I need to know what a batch means? I’m on a meal plan. Thank you!

  2. This is AMAZING!! I’ve been looking for desserts that are high in protein! I’m so glad that I found this recipe ๐Ÿ™‚ย 

  3. Mine did not turn out at all like pudding. It was just like a protein shake ๐Ÿ™

    What ingredient is supposed to make it thick?

    1. The chia seeds and protein powder. If your chia seeds were old or turned, they may not work properly.

  4. 5 stars
    This is so good and totally satisfying my sweet tooth! ย I canโ€™t thank you enough for coming up with this amazing recipe!! Thanksย 

  5. I’d like to batch prep this for the week and I just want to confirm if this recipe yields one serving?

  6. This is my go to recipe for chocolate protein chia pudding. I don’t blend the chia seeds in the blender just because I am lazy and don’t mind the texture. I add cacao nibs and frozen raspberries. They defrost overnight and the juice gives the pudding great flavor. It’s a nice change for breakfast, especially for a chocoholic.

  7. Made it but it is currently setting in fridge- tasted pretty good so far, though! ย I do have a question. I have a ninja blender and still couldn’t get it tremendously smooth. ย How long did you blend for? ย Thanks!ย 

  8. Hello! Thanks for the recipe, it’s delicious! But mine was super liquid, not thick at all, yet I used all the same ingredients, but whey protein powder instead of the one you used, do you think that is the problem?
    Thank you so much!

    1. Yes. Whey protein does not absorb liquid the same way pea protein does. It’s noted in the post that the recipe has not been tested with any other protein but I’ll add that to the recipe card as well. Thanks!

  9. 5 stars
    What can I say! Wow! I made this last night for my breakfast this morning, I used the blender and it was my first time blending chia seeds. I will never go back to not blending them! The pudding is super smooth and delicious. Iโ€™m trying to ease away from sugar so I omitted the sweetener but Iโ€™m sure it would be delicious with it. This morning it was ready and waiting for me and I topped it with a chopped green apple, a kiwi and some flax seed and pumpkin seeds. Perfection in a bowl. I just hope it keeps me reasonably full and I seem to get hungry every couple of hours. Thank you for your wonderful recipes! Iโ€™m so glad Iโ€™ve found this website! And thank you for writing the recipes using grams too, ideal for us here in the UK ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’–