High-Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding
A thick, creamy chocolate chia pudding that tastes like dessert but fuels your morning. Packed with gut-soothing fiber and muscle-preserving protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
125 min
Makes
1 serving
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 HealthDigestive 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
Comfortably 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
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
Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
You can batch-prep 3 or 4 of these on a Sunday. They will stay perfectly fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days, making busy mornings completely stress-free.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Briskly whisk the unsweetened almond milk and…
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Briskly whisk the unsweetened almond milk and…
In a mason jar or small bowl, briskly whisk the unsweetened almond milk and chocolate whey protein powder until smooth and clump-free.
Look for: smooth and clump-free
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Stir in the chia seeds along with…
Stir in the chia seeds along with a tiny pinch of sea salt and a dash of cinnamon to elevate the chocolate flavor.
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Let the mixture sit at room temperature…
Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, then give it one more thorough stir. This step is crucial to prevent the chia seeds from clumping at the bottom.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least…
Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight, until it sets into a thick, creamy pudding.
Look for: it sets into a thick, creamy pudding
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Top with sliced fresh strawberries right before…
Top with sliced fresh strawberries right before eating.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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