Essential Chia Pudding

Jun 20

Mixing things up a bit in the heat of summer! This chia pudding is a lighter alternative to our morning yogurt bowls. I love that it's vegan, super creamy, and loaded with protein and healthy fats to keep you satiated all morning.

I make this pudding on Sunday nights and it's ready to go for the week ahead. It generally makes 4 servings for us, but I also add a lot of toppings like almond butter and seasonal fruit to bulk it up.

Essential Chia Pudding

Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup coconut yogurt
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 servings vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup chia seeds

DIRECTIONS:

Using a blender, blend together milk of choice, yogurt, vanilla extract, protein powder and salt until smooth. (If not using protein powder, no need to use your blender.)
Pour mixture over chia seeds and mix until well combined. Let sit for at least 3 hours, stirring at the 30-minute mark to prevent chia seeds from clumping.
Scoop into individual containers. Top as desired. Store in refrigerator up to 4 days.

NoteS:

If the pudding becomes too thick, stir in several splashes nut milk to thin.

If not using protein powder, cut back on the almond milk by 1/4-1/3 cups.

Topping ideas:
Fresh fruit (berries, diced apple)
Low-sugar granola
Chopped nuts + seeds
Toasted coconut flakes
Cinnamon
Cacao nibs
Hemp seeds
Lemon zest
Goji berries or other dried fruit