Coconut Chia Seed Pudding With Strawberry Sauce
This Coconut Chia Pudding with Strawberry Sauce is a delicious, protein packed breakfast or dessert/snack, perfect for any day of the week. The coconut flavor goes so well with the strawberry sauce and the texture is so creamy and decadent.Made with creamy coconut milk and chia seeds topped with tasty strawberry sauce, it’s an easy dessert or slightly decadent snack or breakfast.Protein-rich desserts have become very popular lately, and with good reason as one of the main principles of healthy eating is learning which foods help fill you up without overeating. Protein-rich foods help you feel fuller because they take longer to digest than other nutrients. This is a REALLY important technique for combatting mid-afternoon or evening binge sessions or sugar cravings, especially if you live an active lifestyle. A lot of people feel hungry and tired at this point in the day because they haven’t eaten enough protein at breakfast and lunch.Aiming for an adequate serve of a quality protein-rich food at every meal, especially for breakfast and lunch, will keep you in much better control of your appetite. You will also feel less inclined to tuck into an unhealthy snack late in the afternoon. Long term, you are better off eating more good-quality food like healthy carbohydrate sources and good sources of protein, than skimping on these healthy foods only to overeat unhelpful (high sugar, high processed) foods later on.I love this protein pudding recipe because it uses a full serving of protein powder which typically has around 30 grams of protein. The addition of chia seeds gives some much needed fiber and is a great way to make our protein pudding nice and thick.This is the low sugar, high protein pudding recipe you have been looking for! Its a healthy snack that is thick so it sticks with you for a while, only uses 6 simple ingredients (you can customise it).One recommendation I always give as a fitness professional is to try and get at least 25-30g of protein at every meal - and yes, that includes breakfast! In fact, spreading protein intake throughout the day allows our body to utilize it most efficiently.With that said, I totally get that people struggle with protein at breakfast. I get asked all the time for high protein breakfasts that aren't eggs, and some of my faves are smoothie bowls, cottage cheese avocado toast and high protein oatmeal. Chia pudding has been one of my all-time favourites for about eight years now. It’s truly the best snack and if you are looking for something new, this orange chia protein pudding is pretty delicious and is such an easy way to bump up your intake for the day.It sure makes it easy to boost your intake when your protein-rich creation tastes like a fabulous dessert. Hands down, this simple easy to make pudding is the secret to helping you stay energized, enjoy what you eat, and meet your fitness and wellness goals.Why you will love this protein pudding recipe:High in protein. We have three sources of protein here: chia seeds, Greek yogurt and protein powder. Altogether, there are 31g of protein per serving.Super filling. Protein is the most satiating macronutrient. Combined with 13g of fibre and healthy fats, this is a breakfast that will hold you over all morning.Amazing for meal prep. Protein pudding stores really well, so you can make a batch on Sunday and enjoy it for easy breakfasts throughout the week..Eat it as is or load it up with a few more toppings to make it an indulgent, high-protein snack! Either way, you will want to keep this recipe on hand for cravings! This simple protein pudding recipe us a healthy way to curb the fiercest cravings before bed.You are going to love having this recipe on hand for those busy weeks.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 13.5 oz can coconut milk, full fat
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 scoops protein or collagen powder of choice (4 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 6 tablespoons chia seeds
Strawberry Sauce
- 2 cups strawberries, frozen
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Add the coconut milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, maple syrup and chia seeds into a bowl and whisk until combined. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb liquid and then stir again to make sure there are no clumps. Put in an airtight container and let set at least an hour. I like to leave it overnight for the best consistency to give the chia seeds time to expand and the pudding to thicken.
Strawberry Sauce
- Add the strawberries to a small saucepan with the water and turn heat to medium/low. Cook for 5 minutes, gently stirring the mixture to help the strawberries break down.Stir in the honey and cook for another 5 minutes,smash the strawberries a little bit and remove from heat. Once cool, add to an airtight container and stir in the chia seeds. Store in the fridge.Once chilled, divide sauce up between the 4 servings and pour over the coconut chia puddings. NotesServing size is approximately 1/2 cup of the chia pudding.You can swap out the full fat coconut milk for lite or for almond milk but it will not be as thick.When ready to serve, you can also top with your favourite toppings. Tasty Add-ins Or ToppingsDollop of whipped coconut cream (recipe below in notes).Chopped nutsFresh fruitChocolate chipsShredded coconutSwirled peanut butterSeeds – hemp, sunflower, pumpkin
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
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