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    Home > Blog > Protein Pudding Recipes

    Chocolate Protein Chia Pudding

    Updated: Mar 21, 2025 · Published: Feb 17, 2014 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    small jar of chocolate protein chia seed pudding topped with raspberries and cacao nibs, with text overlay.
    small jar of chocolate protein chia seed pudding topped with raspberries and cacao nibs, with text overlay.
    small jar of chocolate protein chia seed pudding topped with raspberries and cacao nibs, with text overlay.
    small jar of chocolate protein chia seed pudding topped with raspberries and cacao nibs, with text overlay.

    This delicious chocolate protein chia pudding is a great high protein breakfast idea or anytime snack. It's quick to prepare in advance for meal prep, and each serving has only 3 g net carbs!

    a small jar filled with chocolate chia pudding and topped with raspberries and cacao nibs
    Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup chia seeds (64g) - packed with fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids, they expand and create a gel-like consistency when mixed with liquid.
    • 1.5 cups milk, any kind (360ml) - I used 30-calorie unsweetened almond milk. It adds a creamy texture without many calories.
    • ½ teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract - I prefer alcohol-free vanilla extract or low-alcohol vanilla extract for unbaked recipes for a rich vanilla flavor without an overpowering taste of alcohol.
    • ¼ cup chocolate protein powder (23g) - I used this natural chocolate whey protein, but plant-based protein powder also works (choose a pea protein blend like this Orgain protein powder or this KOS Superfood Protein). I chose whey protein because it is generally creamier than plant-based protein powders.
    • a pinch of sea salt - enhances the flavors and balances the sweetness.

    Equipment needed

    It's best to mix the protein into the almond milk with a high speed blender. A shaker bottle can also work, or even just a whisk.

    Other than that, you'll need a bowl and/or food container. I usually use this glass food storage container for my chia pudding.

    I also highly recommend using a kitchen scale for accurate measurements and best results.

    How to make chia pudding with protein

    Chia pudding is easy to make, and this protein version just requires an extra step to blend the protein and milk.

    1. You'll start by setting aside the chia seeds in a bowl or food storage container.

    2. Then you'll blend the remaining ingredients until smooth.

    3. Pour the mixture over the chia seeds, and wait for the magic to happen!

    It'll take about a half hour for the chia seeds to start to swell up and absorb the milk mixture. Left overnight, it will thicken up even further.

    Substitutions

    Milk - Any kind of milk will work here, so choose your favorite. Dairy milk and Fairlife milk will (obviously) give a different flavor than a plant-based option like coconut milk, for example. Experiment, and see what you enjoy!

    Protein powder - I like whey protein here because it is smoother and generally tastes better than vegan protein powder (in my opinion), but you can also used plant-based protein powder here. I would go with a pea protein blend that you enjoy as a shake. For me, that is this Orgain protein powder or this KOS Superfood protein.

    If you have a whey/casein blend on hand like Quest protein powder or PEScience Select, these will also work. You may need extra almond milk, however, as the casein will thicken the pudding more than using just whey.

    Recipe Variations

    Add a superfood chocolate boost with a tablespoon of cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder.

    Or switch up the flavor! Just swap out the chocolate protein for another flavor.

    This strawberry whey protein would be great, and I would top the chia pudding with fresh strawberries.

    This vanilla cinnamon whey protein would be great as well.

    Storage

    🥶 Chia pudding should be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    More high protein breakfast ideas

    • These Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins pack 31g protein in each muffin!
    • Chia Almond Protein Cookies This plant-based protein cookie recipe is easy to make and the cookies have great flavor and texture.
    • For a super simple make-ahead breakfast that is packed with flavor and protein, try these Peanut Butter Overnight Oats.
    • For pumpkin-everything season, get your fix with these easy Pumpkin Protein Pancakes.

    More recipes with chia seeds

    If you enjoy this chocolate chia pudding recipe, you may also enjoy the following chia seed deliciousness:

    • This Strawberry Collagen Smoothie Recipe with Chia Seeds is cool and refreshing while having a collagen peptide boost.
    • These Chia Almond Protein Cookies are made with almond butter and are flavorful and filling.
    • This Coconut Chia Pudding is a delicious protein chia pudding recipe with a tropical twist.

    Recipe

    a small jar filled with chocolate chia pudding and topped with raspberries and cacao nibs

    Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding

    Andréa Marchese
    Easy, delicious recipe for Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding made with chia seeds and natural chocolate whey protein.
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Resting Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Servings 2

    Equipment

    • kitchen scale
    • high speed blender
    • airtight bowl

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup (64 g) chia seeds
    • 1.5 cups (360 ml) milk, any kind I used 30-calorie unsweetened almond milk
    • ½ teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup (23 g) chocolate whey protein
    • a pinch of sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Put chia seeds in a bowl or food storage container, set aside.
      ⅓ cup (64 g) chia seeds
    • Blend the almond milk, vanilla extract, chocolate whey powder, and salt until combined.
      1.5 cups (360 ml) milk, any kind, ½ teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract, ¼ cup (23 g) chocolate whey protein, a pinch of sea salt
    • Pour mixture over chia seeds, and stir.
    • Let pudding sit at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. If you can, stir every 10 minutes (this helps avoid clumps of chia seeds).
    • Refrigerate and enjoy!

    Notes

    Substitutions:
    Milk
    Any kind of milk will work here, so choose your favorite. Dairy milk and Fairlife milk will (obviously) give a different flavor than a plant-based option like coconut milk, for example. Experiment, and see what you enjoy!
    Protein powder
    I like whey protein here because it is smoother and generally tastes better than vegan protein powder (in my opinion), but you can also used plant-based protein powder here.
    I would go with a pea protein blend that you enjoy as a shake. For me, that is this Orgain protein powder or this KOS Superfood protein.
    If you have a whey/casein blend on hand like Quest protein powder or PEScience Select, these will also work. You may need extra almond milk, however, as the casein will thicken the pudding more than using just whey.
    Variations of chia protein pudding
    Add a superfood chocolate boost with a tablespoon of cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder.
    Or switch up the flavor! Just swap out the chocolate protein for another flavor. This strawberry whey protein would be great, and I would top the chia pudding with fresh strawberries. This vanilla cinnamon whey protein would be great as well.
    Storage
    🥶 Chia pudding should be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/2 recipe | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 3g
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