I am always looking to switch things up for breakfast, and making chia pudding is always a favorite of mine. I wanted to make a chia pudding with an extra boost of protein, so this recipe has vanilla protein powder mixed in to give it a nice protein punch with a delicious vanilla flavor. This 4-ingredient pudding is filling, sweet and incredibly good for you. I love to add some fruit and coconut flakes so you get some fruit with and texture with every bite. My toddler will eat it just as is! I love that you make this the night before and it’s ready to dig into as soon as you wake up. It’s a great breakfast to take on the go and to make for your littles, too. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!
Chia Seed Benefits
Chia seeds are known for being a great source of fiber, helping our digestive system work more efficiently. But chia seeds are also full of protein, omegas and antioxidants which are vital for our and our growing children’s health. They strengthen our immune system, keep us full, keep our cells working and give us energy.
Ingredients
You will need Milk – I like whole milk because it makes it extra creamy, but you can choose your choice of milk, Vanilla Protein Powder – any protein powder will do, I use this Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder, Chia Seeds and Maple Syrup – you can use honey if you prefer!
For Littles
This is a great breakfast or snack for your littles! Willow eats this plain, but adding fruit to it will make it ever yummier. It is so healthy for our little ones, helping build their digestive systems, giving them energy, keeping them full and protecting their immune systems. You can give this to your little 12 months + because it has whole milk in it and whole milk is not recommended until after 12 months of age.
How To
In a mason jar, combine the milk and protein powder, and mix until the protein powder has incorporated into the milk.
Then add in the chia seeds and maple syrup. Mix and then put the lid on and shake. Shake again in 5-10 minutes.
Set in the fridge and let set overnight. Enjoy!
Vanilla Protein Chia Pudding
Course: Breakfast, For Toddlers, Healthy, Main Dishes, Recipes2
servings10
minutes2
hoursIngredients
1 cup milk of your choice (I use whole milk) * see notes
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
4 tablespoons chia seeds
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
Directions
- In a mason jar, add the milk and protein powder into the mason jar. Mix until the protein powder is fully incorporated.
- Add in the chia seeds and maple syrup and stir until mixed together.
- Put the lid on the mason jar and shake it well. Set on the counter and the shake again in the next 5-10 minutes, making sure the chia seeds don’t sit at the bottom of the jar.
- Put in the fridge overnight or for a couple hours until set.
- Enjoy right out of the fridge! I love to add fruit, coconut flakes, granola or honey on top. You can leave in the fridge for up to 3 days. Enjoy!:)
Notes
- * If you like your chia pudding looser, you can add in another 1/4 cup of milk. I like mine thicker, so 1 cup is perfect for me.
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