Peanut Butter Protein Powder Chia Pudding

Scrambling around in the morning or reaching for random snacks mid-afternoon just puts you further and further away from your goals.

So, have this protein powder chia pudding on hand so that what you grab is healthy!

As a Nutrition Coach, protein chia pudding is a go-to for me because it’s:

• Prepped in just five minutes
• Dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, and vegan
• Easy to grab and munch on
• Delicious
• 19 grams of plant-based protein

Having high-protein snacks on hand keeps me full (which in turn keeps me sane!). so, learn how to rock your meal prep and make this protein powder chia pudding (and this coffee chia pudding) part of your routine!

Ingredients You’ll Need

With just five main ingredients, this protein chia pudding is an easy one to whip up. You can use it as a make-ahead breakfast or a quick snack to curb the hangry.

Chia seeds: these little powerhouses are one of the three foods I think every kid should have in their diet. They’re that good! And a little chia seeds go a long way. Make sure to grab whole chia seeds though and not ground.

Dairy-free milk: we use homemade hemp milk but any almond milk or dairy alternative will work (learn more about dairy-free swaps).

Peanut butter: you want to use natural peanut and make sure it’s a fresh-ish jar. This helps it blend into the other protein chia pudding ingredients easier.

Maple syrup: a hint of maple syrup for sweetness! Grab the real stuff and enjoy the smoky flavor.

Vanilla protein powder: you need a plant-based protein powder for this chia seed pudding recipe to help absorb the liquid (learn more about how to choose protein powder for your goals).

How To Make Protein Chia Pudding

1. In a bowl, mix together all ingredients until combined.
2. Let sit for 3-5 minutes and then mix again.
3. Portion the mixture into a jar.
4. Top with chocolate chips (if using) and tighten the lid.
5. Let sit for 4 hours or overnight.
6. Enjoy!

Important Teaching Tips

The kind of protein powder you choose, can and will affect the texture and flavor of the protein chia seed pudding (learn more below).

You can either mix the chia pudding ingredients in a bowl and then portion them into a jar, or you can add the ingredients into a jar and shake it to combine them.

The longer chia seed pudding sits, the more liquid it absorbs (the thicker it gets) for up to twenty-four hours.

Crucial Products

This protein chia pudding is made with Genuine Health Protein Powder.

Because this protein powder is fermented, it absorbs a lot of liquid. If you use a vegan protein powder that is not fermented, you will have less creamy chia pudding. You may want to reduce the liquid by 1-2 tablespoons.

Likewise, Genuine Health protein tends not to be an overly sweet powder. If your protein powder is super sweet, adjust the maple syrup as needed (and add more almond milk if you take away syrup).

That said, though vanilla protein is used, you can use chocolate protein powder to change the flavor of the chia pudding easily enough.

Topping The Protein Chia Pudding

This chia pudding tastes amazing as is (just like this lemon protein chia seed pudding)! However, you can make the recipe more indulgent if you need an extra kick in the morning (or mid-afternoon!).

You can add your toppings into the jar before you store them, but know that they will become “soft”.

• More peanut butter
• Crunchy granola
• Chocolate chips
• Homemade dairy-free caramel sauce
• 2-minute coconut whipped cream
• Toasted pecans