What if you could have cake batter for breakfast?
Or dessert.
Or an afternoon snack when you simply want something sweet, creamy and a little bit special?
This Cake Batter Protein Pudding With Coconut Whipped Cream tastes like a spoonful of birthday cake batter, but it is made from simple, nourishing ingredients and gets an extra protein boost from protein powder.
And there is a little trick that makes this chia pudding especially delicious: we blend it.
Instead of leaving the chia seeds whole and creating the traditional tapioca-like chia pudding texture, everything is blended until completely smooth and creamy. The result is much more like a thick pudding or mousse – silky, spoonable and surprisingly cake-batter-like.
Then we pile on a cloud of coconut whipped cream and finish it with toppings like chocolate chips or toasted coconut flakes.
Because sometimes healthy food should simply be fun.
🎂 Why You Will Love This Recipe
Traditional chia pudding is wonderfully easy to make, but not everyone loves the texture of whole chia seeds.
Blending changes everything. The chia seeds still provide their natural fibre and help create that thick pudding consistency, but blending them gives the finished pudding a much smoother texture.
Vanilla and almond extract create that familiar birthday-cake flavour, while a little maple syrup adds sweetness. Protein powder gives the pudding some staying power and helps turn it into a more satisfying snack.
And then there is the coconut whipped cream.
It’s light, creamy and makes the whole thing feel like you are eating a little celebration in a bowl.
💪 A Little Protein Goes a Long Way
Chia seeds are a wonderful ingredient for adding texture, fibre and healthy fats, but I like giving this pudding an extra protein boost too.
Protein is important for maintaining muscle and supporting recovery, and it can also help you feel satisfied after eating. That is why adding protein to sweet snacks is one of my favourite Blended Bites tricks. We are not taking anything away. We are simply adding something nourishing to a food we already love.
That is the idea behind Addition Eating – make your favourite foods work a little harder for you without making them feel like “health food.”
🎂 Perfect For
This cake batter chia pudding is perfect for:
🥄 Make-ahead snacks
🍨 Healthy desserts
🎂 Birthday-inspired breakfasts
💪 Protein-rich treats
☕ Afternoon sweet cravings
🎉 Celebrations – or ordinary Tuesdays!
A Little Celebration In A Bowl
I love recipes like this because they prove that nourishing food doesn’t have to be boring.
You get creamy chia pudding, vanilla cake-batter flavour, fluffy coconut cream and colourful sprinkles – all in one ridiculously delicious little bowl.
It is fun food.
It is satisfying food.
And it doesn’t require you to “be good” or give up dessert.
Just add more good stuff. That is what Blended Bites is all about.
And honestly, every day could use a little cake batter. ✨
I love that healthy desserts prioritize nutrient-dense ingredients like fruits, nuts, oats, seeds, Greek yogurt and dark chocolate to satisfy a sweet craving while supporting wellness goals. By swapping out refined sugars for natural alternatives like dates or maple syrup, these options deliver essential fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants without the sugar crash.
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Cake Batter Protein Pudding With Coconut Whipped Cream
Ingredients
Cake Batter Chia Pudding
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon almond or cashew butter
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Coconut Whipped Cream
- 1/2 cup chilled full-fat coconut cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional
Optional Toppings
- A few mini chocolate chips
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Place the chia seeds, almond milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, almond extract and sea salt into a food process and blend until you reach your desired level of smoothness. If you blend for 1-2 minutes it will be very smooth. I like to leave it a little chunky but its up to you. Transfer the pudding to a bowl or jar and refrigeratefor at least 1–2 hours to let it thicken. Overnight works beautifully too.
Coconut Whipped Cream
- Scoop the solid coconut cream from the chilled can and whip until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and a little maple syrup if desired.Spoon the chilled chia pudding into a serving glass or bowl. Add a generous dollop of coconut whipped cream.Finish with chocolate chips, coconut flakes or your choice of toppings.
💡Blended Bites Tips
- Use almond extract sparingly. It's the secret ingredient that gives this that classic cake-batter flavour, but a little goes a long way.Want it even creamier? Add a tablespoon of cashew butter or a few soaked cashews before blending.Make it dairy-free: Use dairy-free yogurt and a plant-based vanilla protein powder.For a stronger cake flavour: Add a tiny pinch of cinnamon or an extra splash of vanilla.Don't skip the chill time. The pudding becomes thicker and creamier as the chia seeds absorb the liquid.Make it extra fun: Layer the pudding and coconut whipped cream into a little dessert glass and finish with plenty of sprinkles.
