Ingredients
Chia Pudding Base
- 1 1/4 to 1/2 cups almond milk, plus more if needed
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 scoop plain or vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon almond butter
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Mix the Liquid Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the almond milk, protein powder, vanilla extract, almond butter, and maple syrup until smooth and well combined.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir in the chia seeds thoroughly until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Refrigerate and Stir: Pour the mixture into a storage container and place it in the refrigerator. After 20 minutes, remove and stir again to prevent clumping and to ensure the chia seeds are evenly dispersed.
- Let it Set Overnight: Leave the pudding in the refrigerator overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the mixture into a creamy pudding.
- Serve with Toppings: In the morning, give the pudding a good stir and add your favorite toppings such as granola, fresh berries, extra almond butter, or pumpkin seeds before enjoying.
Notes
- If the pudding is too thick in the morning, stir in additional almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Use either plain or vanilla protein powder depending on your flavor preference.
- This recipe can be customized with different nut butters or sweeteners based on dietary needs and taste.
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan option, ensure your protein powder is plant-based and use pure maple syrup as sweetener.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
