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.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Before you start
Your 125-minute game plan
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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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Next: In a mason jar or small bowl
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In a mason jar or small bowl
In a mason jar or small bowl, briskly whisk the unsweetened almond milk and chocolate whey protein powder until 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.
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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.
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Top with sliced fresh strawberries right before…
Top with sliced fresh strawberries right before eating.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If your protein powder tends to…
If your protein powder tends to be stubborn, use a shaker bottle or a handheld milk frother to blend it with the almond milk before adding your chia seeds.
You can batch-prep 3 or 4…
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.
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