Vanilla Bean Protein Chia Pudding
A creamy, make-ahead chia pudding packed with vanilla protein and a burst of wild blueberries. Perfect for a quick, grab-and-go morning that keeps you full and focused for hours.
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 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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy 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
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Total
125 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
This is a perfect batch-prep breakfast. Make 3 or 4 jars at once on Sunday for instant, grab-and-go mornings throughout the week.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together the vanilla whey protein powder
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Whisk together the vanilla whey protein powder
In a glass jar or bowl, whisk together the vanilla whey protein powder, unsweetened almond milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt until completely smooth.
Look for: completely smooth
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Stir in the chia seeds
Stir in the chia seeds, making sure to break up any clumps. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, then give it one more thorough stir.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2…
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight, allowing the seeds to expand and thicken into a pudding.
Allow: 2 hours
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Top the pudding with the blueberries and…
When ready to eat, top the pudding with the blueberries and enjoy cold.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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