Strawberry Chia Pudding
This high-protein strawberry chia pudding tastes like a strawberry milkshake and packs 25g of protein and 11g of fiber per serving. Blend everything together in five minutes and let the fridge do the rest. It's the make-ahead breakfast that actually keeps you full till lunch.
Servings: 6 ⅔ cup servings
Calories: 315kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole strawberries fresh or frozen
- 1 cup milk any kind; I use Fairlife whole milk
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt I use Fage Total 5%
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder I use Orgain Vegan Vanilla
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chia seeds increase to ⅔ cup for a thicker set
- Whipped coconut cream for topping, optional
- Fresh sliced strawberries for topping, optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (strawberries, milk, yogurt, protein powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and chia seeds) to a large bowl.
- Use an immersion blender to blend until completely smooth and creamy pink. Alternatively, use a regular countertop blender or high-powered blender — the more powerful your blender, the smoother the final texture will be.
- For the next 15 minutes, stir the mixture every 3-5 minutes. This prevents clumping and ensures the chia seeds distribute evenly. You'll know it's ready for the fridge when the seeds are no longer sinking to the bottom and the mixture has started to visibly thicken.
- Transfer into individual half-pint mason jars or one large airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. The pudding will continue to thicken as it chills.
- Top with whipped coconut cream and fresh sliced strawberries just before serving.
Notes
- Make it dairy-free/vegan: Swap in light coconut milk, your favorite dairy-free plain yogurt, and make sure to use maple syrup if vegan. Everything else stays the same.
- Protein powder: Not all protein powders blend the same way. Some create a gritty texture. Whey protein isolate and collagen powder both blend smoothly. If using a vegan protein powder, Orgain Vegan Vanilla is my pick.
- Sweetener: If your prefer a less sweet pudding, start with half the amount of sweetener, then add more to taste.
- Storage: Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 5 days. If you notice slight separation (more common with frozen berries), just stir before serving.
- Thicker pudding: Increase chia seeds to ⅔ cup for a thicker, more spoonable result.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.1g | Protein: 24.9g | Fat: 11.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12.5g | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 3mg
