Vanilla Protein Chia Pudding
An easy recipe for chia pudding with a delicious vanilla flavor and a healthy serving of protein to keep you full for longer. It's the perfect base for all your favorite healthy toppings!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract *optional
- Toppings of choice: berries, granola, nut butter, etc.
Instructions
- In a bowl, mason jar, or small glass container, stir together chia seeds, hemp seeds, protein powder, almond milk, and vanilla, if using.
- Once the mixture is well combined, put in the fridge to "set" for 10-30 minutes. Then give it another stir to break up any clumps, cover, and put the mixture back in the fridge for another 1-2 hours or overnight.
- The chia pudding should be nice and thick, not liquidy. If it’s not thick enough, just add more chia seeds (about 1 Tablespoon), stir and refrigerate for another 30 minutes or so.
- Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
- Can be stored in the fridge in a covered container for 5-7 days.