Strawberries & Cream Chia Seed Pudding
Creamy Strawberry Chia Pudding bursting with strawberry flavor thanks to blended fresh strawberries sweetened with a kiss of honey and vanilla. This pudding makes an amazing nourishing snack or filling breakfast that can be made ahead of time! 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 a while 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 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. I use different berries, strawberries, raspberries or blueberries depending on the availability of fresh fruit. Or I use frozen fruit when fresh isn’t available.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 any way you like! 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, or healthy granola.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, 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 protein and 11 grams of fiber, plus lots of omega-3s and calcium. This 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 cup cashew (or any other) milk
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled, plus more for topping
- 1 scoop protein or collagen powder- see note below
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon cashew (or any other nut) butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings - optional
- Dollop of whipped coconut cream – recipe below in notes
- Fresh berries
- Chopped nuts
- Coconut shreds
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (except for strawberries for garnish) 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
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