Pumpkin Chia Protein Pudding
This simple pudding is made from chia seeds mixed with pumpkin puree, protein powder, nut milk, honey, vanilla, and warm autumn spices. It tastes like creamy pumpkin pie but it's much healthier! The perfect make-ahead breakfast,snack or healthy dessert.This protein pudding is creamy, perfectly sweet and packs over 20 grams of protein per serving. 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 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) for a healthy dessert. But you can also top it with fresh fruit and a drizzle of nut 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. 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. Easy to customize. My recipe is a blank slate for you to add various toppings, mix-ins, and more. 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. I often prep 5-6 servings on the weekend, so I have breakfast sorted for the week ahead.Super filling. The chia seeds pack in tons of fiber,omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation and have been linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases. They are a good source of antioxidants, plant-based protein, fiber, calcium, and vitamins.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 around ¼ cup of chia with a cup of liquid. They are super powerful little seeds and so good for you! Just two tablespoons contain four grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber, plus lots of omega-3s and calcium. When you add them to liquid, they absorb the liquid and form a gel-like consistency.This pumpkin 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. This delicious pumpkin chia pudding is made with just a handful of simple ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to put together. It's the perfect breakfast or snack option to meal prep! And….its a wicked way to gain a burst of energy first thing in the morning or throughout the day!
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 scoops protein or collagen powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon almond (or any other nut) butter
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- Dollop of Coconut whipped cream – recipe below in notes
- Chopped nuts and/or granola
Instructions
- Stir together chia seeds, milk, pumpkin, honey, almond butter, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla in bowl.Let mixture soak for 5 minutes. Give it another stir to break up any clumps and add a little more milk if its too thick, then divide mixture evenly between two containers.Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. You will want to wait until you are ready to serve the chia pudding before adding your toppings.When you are ready, top chia pudding with coconut whipped cream (recipe below in notes), and a sprinkle of cinnamon. You can also add granola, chopped nuts or an extra drizzle of almond butter.Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
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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