Chocolate Chia Cashew Protein Pudding
Create this luscious creamy Chia Seed pudding by blending cashews, coconut milk, protein and cocoa powder. It rests overnight for a power-packed breakfast, treat, or snack. Irresistible goodness!
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups coconut or almond milk
- 1/2 cup cashews soaked 3+ hours and drained
- 2 dates
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings Optional
- Whipped Coconut Cream – healthy homemade recipe below in notes
- Fresh fruit or berries
- Chopped nuts
- Chopped or shaved dark chocolate
- Chocolate sauce
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Add cashews to the blender along with the coconut milk, dates, protein powder, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add chia seeds, and pulse 2-3 times to evenly incorporate into the milk. Allow the chia seeds to sit and absorb the liquid for about 5 minutes, then pulse another 2-3 times allowing the chia seeds to absorb the liquid over a 30 minute period.Spoon into 2 serving bowls or jars and refrigerate for several hours or overnight until thick.Add toppings to serve.
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
