Almond Strawberry Protein Pudding
This protein pudding is creamy, perfectly sweet and packs over 20 grams of protein per serving. Made with nut milk, fruit and protein powder for a simple and healthy dessert or snack. Its thick so it sticks with you for awhile and keeps you feeling full and satisfied. If you are looking for some sweeter, tastier ways to add more protein to your diet, look no further than this simple strawberry chia pudding that is low carb and high protein.Store bought puddings are usually loaded with all sorts of funky ingredients, so making it from scratch at home with this recipe is a much healthier option.I love serving this with whipped coconut cream (recipe below in notes) or yogurt for a healthy dessert. But you can also top it with fresh fruit and a drizzle of peanut butter for a simple post workout snack or afternoon snack.Why I love this recipe…This is a very quick pudding recipe with no cooking, no fuss, my kind of recipe. I add strawberry puree, raspberry or blueberry puree depending on the availability of fresh fruit.Its rich and decadent but also extremely satisfying from the protein and healthy fats and the perfect solution to quell a sweet tooth! It has the perfect texture. Thick, smooth, and incredibly creamy. You can customize it too. I love vanilla, chocolate and peanut butter, but you can jazz it up anyway you like! Easy to customize. My recipe is a blank slate for you to add various toppings. Add mix-ins. Nothing beats some chopped nuts, chopped fresh fruit, coconut flakes, healthy granola, or even some honey or peanut butter.It’s a great make-ahead breakfast that’s packed with protein, fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids and an easy way to up your daily protein intake in a totally enjoyable way. Super filling. The chia seeds pack in tons of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and vitamins (source) and adding protein will keep you full until lunch!Chia seeds don’t taste like much, so they take on the flavors of whatever they are mixed with. The ratio of seeds to liquid is the most important part of making chia pudding. I think it turns out best when you use 1-2 tablespoons of chia with a cup of liquid. Chia seeds are so good for you. Just two tablespoons contain four grams of quality protein and 11 grams of fiber, plus lots of omega-3s and calcium.This almond strawberry chia pudding is perfect for meal prep since it will keep in the fridge for four days. You can easily double (or triple) it and have breakfast covered for half the week!Creamy, rich, smooth and mousse like, it's your new favourite dessert. After trying it, I've made it countless times and I love having it on hand in the fridge when I need a quick and easy snack, or even as a breakfast option. Its a wicked way to gain a burst of energy first thing in the morning or throughout the day!
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup almond (or any other) milk
- 1 scoop protein or collagen powder- see note below
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon nut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- Dollop of whipped coconut cream – recipe below in notes
- Fresh berries
- Chopped nuts
- Coconut shreds
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a food processor or high speed blend and process until smooth and creamy.Pour into a bowl and top with your favourite toppingsCover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.Note: If you wish to swap out the protein powder, you can add a couple of tablespoons of hemp seeds to add extra protein to the recipe!
Notes
Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense, fluffy, delicious, whipped coconut cream. Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.
Go here for the simple recipe: Whipped Coconut Cream
