High-Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe
Rich, creamy, and naturally sweet—this High-Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding blends antioxidant-rich cocoa, fiber, and plant protein for an easy, meal-prep-friendly breakfast or snack. (Blender and no-blender versions.)
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 389kcal
Equipment
- Blender optional
Ingredients
- 3 Medjool dates use 3 to 4 dates, or date syrup to taste
- 8 ounces unsweetened nondairy milk plus more as needed
- ⅓ cup unsweetened Greek-style yogurt plant-based or regular
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds see notes
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
Instructions
Blender Version:
- Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and remove the pits.
- Blend: Add the dates, nondairy milk, yogurt, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), chia seeds, and hemp hearts to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Chill at least 2 hours, or overnight, to thicken.
No-Blender Version:
- Grind the chia seeds in a spice or coffee grinder.
- Whisk together milk, yogurt, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and 2 to 3 tablespoons date syrup (to taste).
- Add 3 tablespoons ground chia seeds (same amount as whole) and hemp hearts. Whisk well, let sit 5 minutes, and whisk again.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to thicken.
Notes
If you don’t have a strong blender, grind the chia seeds first in a coffee grinder or blender cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 381mg | Iron: 5mg
