Mocha Chia Protein Pudding
- Cook Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Keto
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 scoop (approx. 30g) chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or a few drops of stevia (optional)
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl or a large glass jar, whisk together the chia seeds, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, instant espresso powder, and a pinch of salt. Ensure there are no large clumps of protein powder before adding the liquid.
- Pour in the almond milk, vanilla extract, and your sweetener of choice. Use a whisk or a fork to stir the mixture vigorously for about two minutes. You want to make sure every chia seed is submerged and the protein powder is fully dissolved.
- Let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 5 to 10 minutes. After this brief rest, stir it once more. This prevents the chia seeds from clumping at the bottom and ensures a uniform, creamy consistency throughout the pudding.
- Cover the bowl or seal the jar and place it in the refrigerator. Let it set for at least 4 hours, though overnight is best for the thickest results. The seeds will absorb the liquid and expand into a pudding-like texture.