High Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding: The Best Guilt-Free Dessert
A delicious and healthy dessert option that is rich in protein and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chia seeds, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Add almond milk and stir well to combine.
- Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled, topping with your favorite fruits or nuts if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker pudding, use less almond milk.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: high protein, chocolate, chia pudding, dessert, healthy dessert