If you love nourishing snacks that taste like dessert while delivering a meaningful protein boost, this Vanilla Coconut Protein Chia Pudding will quickly become a staple in your healthy routine. It’s rich, smooth, naturally sweet, and packed with nutrition – yet requires absolutely no cooking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a decadent but wholesome dish that keeps you satisfied for hours.

Chia seeds already bring an impressive nutritional profile: they are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants, and plant-based protein. But when you add a scoop of high-quality vanilla protein powder, the pudding transforms into a more balanced meal or snack that supports muscle maintenance, satiety, and overall energy.

The added protein blends seamlessly into the creamy coconut base, enhancing the vanilla flavour while giving the pudding a thicker, more luxurious consistency.

The magic of this pudding lies in its simplicity. Chia seeds naturally absorb the coconut milk mixture, expanding and setting into a naturally thick, spoonable texture. Full-fat coconut milk provides silky richness, while almond milk lightens it just enough to keep the recipe refreshing. A touch of honey adds natural sweetness, and vanilla extract brings warmth and depth.

This protein-rich pudding is ideal for breakfast, post-workout fuel, afternoon cravings, or a healthier dessert. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and easily adjustable depending on your preferred sweetness or texture. You can also tailor the protein content by choosing a whey, plant-based, or collagen protein powder—each blends beautifully.

Toppings allow for endless variety: fresh berries for brightness, granola for crunch, nuts for healthy fats, or toasted coconut for a tropical twist. Each variation feels like a brand-new treat.

This Vanilla Coconut Protein Chia Pudding proves how effortlessly you can elevate a simple recipe into a nutrient-rich, satisfying meal. Just mix, chill, and enjoy a naturally sweet, high-protein snack you will return to again and again.✨

Vanilla Coconut Protein Chia Pudding

This coconut chia pudding is a simple, decadent, and healthy make-ahead breakfast, dessert or a snack. It features the rich, sweet flavor of coconut milk paired with vanilla extract, resulting in a delicious custard-like pudding. A quick, flavorful and healthy breakfast that will keep you full all morning long. 🥥🥄

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword chia protein pudding bowl, clean eating breakfast, clean eating dessert or snack, vanilla coconut breakfast protein chia bowl, vanilla coconut protein chia pudding, vanilla protein coconut chia bowl

Servings 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk or cream (well shaken)
• 1/2 cup almond milk, or more coconut milk
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

• Fresh or freeze-dried fruit or berries
• Toasted coconut flakes
• Chopped nuts
• Granola
• Seeds like hemp, sunflower or pumpkin

Instructions

• In a bowl or jar, whisk together the coconut milk, almond milk, protein powder, honey and vanilla extract until completely smooth.

  Add chia seeds and whisk to distribute evenly.

  Let sit 10 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping.

  Refrigerate for 3–4 hours or overnight.

  Stir before serving and adjust thickness with extra milk if needed.

  Scoop into 2 bowls, add your favourite toppings and enjoy!  

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