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Chocolate Protein Chia Pudding
A simple chia pudding recipe made with added whey protein powder, chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, and cocoa powder. So rich and easy to make.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Refrigerate
2 hrs
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 436 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup cocoa powder
- ½ Cup chia seeds
- ¼ Cup maple syrup
- 1 Scoop whey protein chocolate flavor
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Cups Almond milk, coconut milk, or skim milk
Optional garnishes:
coconut whipped cream or Greek yogurt, raspberries, mint sprigs
Instructions
- Place cocoa powder in a bowl with a little bit of the almond milk and mix well to allow the cocoa powder to mix well.
- Then add the remainder of the almond milk and mix again. Add the chia seeds, maple syrup, protein powder, and vanilla.
- Whisk until the mixture is smooth and cocoa powder has dissolved. Approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until mixture has thickened.
- Serve, topped with garnishes if desired.
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Notes
- Use milk of your choice
- Vegan option: use plant-based protein, maple syrup, and almond or cashew milk
Nutrition Information
Calories
436kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
360mg
(15%)
Potassium
473mg
(14%)
Fiber
19g
(76%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
63IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
675mg
(68%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 473mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 19g | 76% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 63IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 675mg | 68% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.