Strawberry Chia Protein Pudding For One
An easy and delicious make ahead recipe for a convenient grab-and-go, protein-rich breakfast or as a dessert. Made with fresh or frozen strawberries (or other fruit) - a delicious pudding treat that is a powerhouse of nutrition any time of day!
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed slightly
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup – to taste
- 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings Optional
- Fresh strawberries, chopped
- Whipped coconut cream – recipe below in notes
Instructions
- In a blender add strawberries, milk, cottage cheese, honey, protein powder and vanilla.Blend until smooth. Taste test and add more honey or vanilla if you think its needed.Place the chia seeds in a medium bowl and pour strawberry mixture over the seeds.Whisk until well combined. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes, then whisk together again.Refrigerate (covered) for at least 4 hours or overnight or for up to 3 days.
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
