This gorgeous high protein chia pudding is such a simple sweet treat and so easy to make. Whether you're on a Keto diet or just looking for a healthy breakfast, this recipe is for you! You can prepare this keto chia seed pudding ahead of time and wake up to a healthy, delicious breakfast!
I have had an absurd amount of chia seeds in my pantry ever since I accidentally ordered a bag of them on instacart without realizing that it was 32 ounces (whoops). I have been trying to come up with as many ways to use them as possible, including:
- Adding them to my favorite protein shakes.
- Using them to make this copycat Blueberry Mamma Chia (Mamma Chia squeeze packets singlehandedly got me through college).
- Trying out this lemon chia detox water after I saw something similar on TikTok.
- And, of course, making lots and lots and lots of high protein chia pudding.
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🧐 Why This Recipe Works
- This keto chia seed pudding is high in protein and relatively low in carbs. It's the perfect way to start your day!
- Chia seed pudding is the perfect breakfast to make overnight so in the morning you can just grab it & go!
- If you're trying to meal prep you can easily make a week's worth of chia seed pudding in one go. Just make sure you have enough mason jars.
- You can easily customize this recipe by adding your favorite fruits, granola, and other toppings.
🛒 What You Need For This Recipe
🍯 How To Make High Protein Chia Seed Pudding
Step 1: Add almond milk, coconut milk, and chia seeds to a bowl and mix with a small whisk or fork for 60 seconds. Allow them to sit for 5 minutes.
Pro tip: Some recipes will tell you to shake your milk and chia seeds in a mason jar or to mix them together in a blender, but I've found that stirring works much better. When you shake or blend the chia seeds they can clump together or get stuck at the bottom, but when you stir them they start expanding right away and are more evenly dispersed.
Step 2: Meanwhile, place ½ cup raspberries and ½ cup strawberries in a blender and puree until smooth. I like to add a tiny amount of water to make the puree a little thinner.
Step 3: Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and Truvia to your chia seed pudding and stir for an additional minute. By this point, your chia pudding should be starting to thicken.
Step 4: Layer pudding in a mason jar along with berry puree, yogurt, and additional berries, if using.
Pro tip: I like to sprinkle a little coconut on top but you can also layer it or mix it into the pudding.
That's all there is to it! You can technically dig in right away but I recommend letting it refrigerate overnight. If you're in a hurry, you can get away with refrigerating it for one hour. The longer it sits the thicker and more pudding-like it will become.
I want to note that I used two 16-ounce mason jars, but if you wanted to you could easily distribute your chia pudding into four 8-ounce mason jars instead.
🔖 Recipe Variations
Keto chia seed pudding can be made in a variety of ways, with a variety of fruits and toppings! For this recipe, I used the ingredients I usually include when I make this for myself. If you want to shake things up you can use any of the following keto-friendly alternatives:
Milk alternatives: Almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, cashew milk, macadamia milk, or half & half.
Fruit: Berries, cantaloupe, star fruit, fresh peaches, coconut, watermelon, and honeydew.
Mix-ins: Protein powder, peanut butter, cocoa powder, matcha powder, or cinnamon.
Toppings: Keto granola, slivered almonds, macadamia nuts, dark chocolate chips, or a little bit of orange zest.
If you're looking for other healthy breakfast options, try this tasty strawberry banana smoothie from Madison at Joyfullymad.com!
🤷🏻♀️ FAQs
You can definitely mix protein powder with chia seeds! Chia seeds are already high in protein, but you can always add some protein powder or greek yogurt (or both) to get even more protein in your chia seed pudding.
My number one tip, however, is to make sure you stir in the chia seeds even though it can be tempting to shake or blend them in with your other ingredients. If you shake or blend them they will sink to the bottom and your pudding won't thicken properly.
Chia seeds are high in both protein and fiber, and relatively low in carbs, which is why they're great to keep around the house if you're trying to eat healthily.
In addition to their many health benefits, they're incredibly filling because they expand when introduced to liquid. It's the high protein content and ability to expand that make them perfect for keto chia seed pudding.
As with all good things, moderation is key. Because they're so high in fiber, eating too many chia seeds can cause side effects such as abdominal pain and digestion issues. That being said, you can safely eat up to 5 tablespoon of chia seeds per day.
👩🏻🍳 Pro Tips
- To add even more protein and flavor to your chia seed pudding, add your favorite protein powder.
- If you're making more than one batch in order to meal prep, try experimenting with different toppings and mix-ins! I highly recommend adding some cocoa powder for a chocolate pudding effect.
- You can eat your chia seed yogurt as soon as an hour after leaving it in the fridge, but the longer it sits the thicker it will become. I prefer mine after letting it thicken overnight, or even after a couple of days.
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📖 Recipe
High Protein Chia Pudding
Ingredients
Chia seed pudding
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 3 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 Truvia packets
Berry Puree
- ½ cup raspberries
- ½ cup strawberries
Mix-Ins & Toppings
- 1 cup Oikos vanilla greek yogurt (20g protein)
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (optional)
- 2 teaspoon shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Add almond milk, coconut milk, and chia seeds to a bowl and mix with a small whisk or fork for 60 seconds. Allow them to sit for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place ½ cup raspberries and ½ cup strawberries in a blender and puree until smooth. I like to add a tiny amount of water to make the puree a little thinner.
- Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and Truvia to your chia seed pudding and stir for an additional minute. By this point, your chia pudding should be starting to thicken.
- Layer pudding in a mason jar along with berry puree, yogurt, and additional berries, if using.
Notes
- Some recipes will tell you to shake your milk and chia seeds in a mason jar or to mix them together in a blender, but I've found that stirring works much better. When you shake or blend the chia seeds they can clump together or get stuck at the bottom, but when you stir them they start expanding right away and are more evenly dispersed.
- I like to sprinkle a little coconut on top but you can also layer it or mix it into the pudding.
- To add even more protein and flavor to your chia seed pudding, add your favorite protein powder.
- If you're making more than one batch in order to meal prep, try experimenting with different toppings and mix-ins! I highly recommend adding some cocoa powder for a chocolate pudding effect.
- You can eat your chia seed yogurt as soon as an hour after leaving it in the fridge, but the longer it sits the thicker it will become. I prefer mine after letting it thicken overnight, or even after a couple of days.
Hilda Sterner says
Thanks, PJ, really appreciate your review!
PJ says
This recipe is so delicious! I highly recommend it! There are so many different variations and flavors I want to try. Thank you!
Nena Sterner says
Yes, you can totally use regular milk! The only reason I didn't mention it is because milk isn't ideal if you're on Keto, but if you're not worried about keeping it Keto-friendly then regular milk will definitely suffice! 🙂
Trying to Pinch Pennies says
Would the recipe work if I used regular milk instead of almond and coconut milk? I really want to try this recipe but it is a bit pricy for our food budget and using regular milk is the one way I can think of making it cheaper.