Vanilla Bean Protein Chia Pudding
A creamy, make-ahead chia pudding packed with plant protein and real vanilla bean flavor. Perfect for a quick morning meal that keeps you satisfied for hours.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
125 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kimberly + Lila
Kimberly created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
125 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Make this ahead on Sunday evening for quick, ready-to-eat weekday breakfasts.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Combine chia seeds and vanilla protein powder
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Combine chia seeds and vanilla protein powder
In a medium bowl or glass jar, combine chia seeds and vanilla protein powder.
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Whisk in unsweetened almond milk and vanilla…
Whisk in unsweetened almond milk and vanilla extract until the protein powder is completely dissolved and no clumps remain.
Look for: the protein powder is completely dissolved and no clumps remain
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Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate…
Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) until the chia seeds absorb the liquid and form a thick, pudding-like consistency.
Look for: the chia seeds absorb the liquid and form a thick, pudding-like consistency
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Stir thoroughly before serving chilled
Stir thoroughly before serving chilled.
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