High-Protein Breakfast Recipes + Protein Chia Pudding
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 scoop (25 grams) vanilla protein powder
- 1 ¼-½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk plus more as needed
- 4 Tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ Tablespoon maple syrup honey or sweetener of choice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
- Granola for topping
- Toppings: fresh berries granola and nut butter.
Instructions
- In a bowl or mason jar, whisk together almond milk and protein powder until protein powder has dissolved. If you’re using a mason jar, you can put the lid on and shake the mixture to combine.
- Add chia seeds, maple syrup and vanilla. Stir or shake mixture until well combined. Once the chia pudding mixture is well combined, let it sit for 5 minutes, give it another stir/shake to break up any clumps of chia seeds.
- Cover and put the mixture in the fridge to “set" for 1-2 hours or overnight. The chia pudding should be nice and thick, not liquidy.
- When ready to serve, portion chia pudding into two glasses with layers of granola, if desired. Top with ¼ cup Greek yogurt each, fresh berries, additional granola and nut butter or toppings of choice.
Notes
- Protein powder matters: I recommend using a vanilla plant-based protein powder you enjoy the taste of since it really comes through in the final flavor. If your protein powder is sweetened, you might not need any extra sweetener.
- Adjust the consistency: If your pudding turns out too thick, simply stir in a splash of milk before serving to loosen it up.
- Texture tip: Don’t skip the stir! Make sure to stir the chia pudding about 5–10 minutes after first mixing to prevent clumps from forming.
- Meal prep friendly: This recipe stores well in the fridge for up to 4–5 days, making it perfect for prepping ahead for busy mornings.
- Topping ideas: I love topping mine with fresh berries, nut butter, granola, or a drizzle of date syrup for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 without toppings | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g