Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding
A rich, creamy, and satisfying chocolate chia pudding crafted with high-protein chocolate milk and Greek yogurt. Prepared in advance, it serves as an effortless grab-and-go snack or meal companion.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
250 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Jennifer + Lila
Jennifer 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.
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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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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.
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Prep
10 min
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Total
250 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together the chocolate milk and Greek…
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Whisk together the chocolate milk and Greek…
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate milk and Greek yogurt until completely smooth.
Look for: completely smooth
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Gently stir in the chia seeds and…
Gently stir in the chia seeds and vanilla extract until evenly distributed. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the seeds to begin swelling, then stir once more to prevent clumping.
Look for: evenly distributed
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Divide the mixture evenly into 3 glass…
Divide the mixture evenly into 3 glass storage jars. Cover each tightly and place in the refrigerator to set for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, until thick and pudding-like.
Look for: thick and pudding-like
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Serve cold directly from the jar
Serve cold directly from the jar. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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