Strawberry chia pudding is perfect for breakfast or a healthy dessert. This one is made with a crave-worthy strawberries, cashews, dates, chia seeds and vanilla flavor combination!

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 and cashews 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 6-8 simple ingredients (you can customise it) and can be ready in just a few minutes!

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 strawberry 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.

This healthy pudding is an easy make-ahead breakfast. When you make it with coconut milk, fresh strawberries, chia seeds and a splash of vanilla, it tastes like a creamsicle! You can also enjoy it as a healthy dessert or any time nutritious snack.

Why you will love this protein pudding recipe:

High in protein. We have three sources of protein here: chia seeds, cashew nuts 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 double 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! It is a healthy way to curb the fiercest cravings before bed.

Say goodbye to mid-day slumps, slow metabolism, and constantly feeling hungry. These delicious little puddings are truly the secret to helping you stay energized, enjoy what you eat, and meet your fitness and wellness goals.

Strawberry Cream Chia Protein Pudding

A creamy, protein-packed, strawberry protein chia pudding - a super healthy high protein snack or dessert that whips up in just minutes.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword healthy protein breakfast, no cook chia pudding protein, protein chia pudding, strawberry chia pudding, strawberry cream chia protein pudding

Servings 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
• 3/4 cup almond (or any other) milk
• 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1/4 cup cashews
• 2 dates, pitted
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

• 1/2 cup whipped coconut cream – store bought or recipe below in notes
• Extra strawberries for garnish

Instructions

• In a blender, add strawberries, milk, protein powder, cashews, dates, vanilla extract and almond milk. Blend until smooth, then pour into a medium bowl.

  Add chia seeds and stir until combined. Cover and refrigerate about 45 minutes, then whisk again.

  Pour chia pudding into 2 glasses and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight, until thickened.

  Top each with whipped topping and strawberries. Serve and refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

Homemade Whipped Coconut Cream

Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense fluffy, whipped coconut cream.

It’s a dairy-free dessert topping that is not overly sweet and made with simple ingredients. This whipped coconut cream is just as thick, luscious, and creamy as dairy-full whipped cream and ideal for topping cakes, tarts, puddings, hot cocoa, and more.

Made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes of active time. Be sure to chill the canned coconut cream or milk the day before you need it.

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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