You’ll never run out of breakfast options with these chia pudding recipes.
Chia seeds are an amazing superfood, packed with nutrients and health benefits.
Their history dates back to ancient Aztec and Mayan civilizations, where they were believed to have energy-boosting properties.
Now, we know they are little containers of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and a bunch of vitamins and minerals, which means they are an excellent choice for breakfast.
In this post, we’ll explore 21 delicious and healthy chia pudding recipes that will make you crave breakfast every day.
21 Delicious High Protein Chia Seed Pudding Recipes
1. Chia Pudding Greek Yogurt Recipe: High-Protein and Easy
This chia pudding recipe is super convenient, as well as customizable and nutritious.
And, with the addition of creamy and healthy greek yogurt, it’s also delicious and high protein.
It’s perfect with fresh fruit, soft nut butters, and crunchy granola on top.
How to make it: mix yogurt, milk, protein powder, and chia seeds in a jar. Stir and refrigerate. When you’re ready to eat, add toppings and enjoy!
2. High-Protein, Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
This breakfast tastes like dessert, but it’s incredibly full of nutrients and protein.
It’s completely free of animal products, deliciously creamy, and very simple to prepare.
It’s the perfect healthy high-protein snack.
How to make it: combine chia seeds, almond milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter, protein powder and vanilla extract. Stir and refrigerate until snack time.
3. Creamy Matcha Chia Pudding
A beautiful breakfast or snack, this healthy chia pudding recipe combines the exotic flavor of matcha with creamy greek yogurt.
It’s high protein, full of good fats, unbelievably creamy, and will leave you satiated for hours.
How to make it: whisk together greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup, chia seeds, matcha powder, and vanilla. Refrigerate until ready to eat.
4. Creamy Chia Seed Pudding for Diabetics
Chia pudding is a great meal for diabetics, as it is low in sugar and high in protein, fiber, and good fats.
This means that it’ll help maintain steady blood sugar levels for a long time.
It’s filling and easy to prepare, fantastic for those busy mornings or snacks on the go.
How to make it: mix together chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, and vanilla extract. Refrigerate. When ready to eat, add fresh berries, nuts, or sugar-free granola for a crunchy finish.
5. Lemon Chia Seed Pudding With Almond Milk
Are you ready for a healthy chia pudding recipe that is also vegan, dairy-free, very easy to prepare, meal prep friendly, and tastes like dessert?
You’ll love this lemon chia seed pudding made with almond milk then!
It’s amazing as a breakfast, snack, or guilt-free healthy dessert.
How to make it: combine chia seeds, almond milk, lemon zest and juice, and maple syrup. Stir and refrigerate. Top it with fresh fruit, granola, or nuts, and enjoy.
6. Tasty Chia Seed Pudding with Protein Powder
This is a great breakfast or post-workout snack for those of us who are looking to increase our protein intake.
It’s high protein and high fiber, full of flavor, and amazingly creamy.
It has both protein powder AND greek yogurt, so you know you’ll feel satisfied for hours.
How to make it: stir together milk, protein powder, honey, and greek yogurt. Add chia seeds, mix, and refrigerate. Add your favorite toppings.
7. Tiramisu Chia Pudding
This tiramisu chia pudding is a healthy alternative to the traditional Italian dessert, meaning that you can enjoy it at all times and with no guilt.
If you use dairy-free yogurt, it’s a plant-based meal; or if you use greek yogurt, it turns into a high-protein snack.
How to make it: mix chia seeds, almond milk, yogurt, and maple syrup. Divide it into 3 bowls. In the first, add cocoa powder; in the second, add coffee; and in the third, add vanilla extract. Refrigerate overnight. Layer each flavor of chia pudding in glasses or bowls, add some extra yogurt and some cocoa powder on top, and enjoy your healthy dessert.
8. High Protein Chia Seed Pudding (Chocolate, Vanilla + More!)
Very customizable, this high-protein chia seed pudding is a fantastic breakfast, snack, dessert, or even picnic food.
Greek yogurt and protein powder boost the protein content of this simple meal, while the chia seeds and the berry toppings ramp up the fiber.
How to make it: mix together milk, yogurt, protein powder, vanilla extract, and chia seeds. Put it in the fridge and let it thicken. When you’re hungry, just add your favorite fresh, creamy, or crunchy toppings, and you’re all set!
9. Coffee Chia Seed Pudding
A perfect treat for those who love their morning cup of coffee.
This chia seed pudding is a great complement for those healthy breakfast mornings when you want something nourishing and filling but still light and delicious.
It’s sweet, simple, quick, and full of good stuff.
How to make it: mix almond milk, coffee, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and chia seeds. Refrigerate overnight, and enjoy with your favorite toppings.
10. Coconut Chia Pudding: A Delicious & Healthy Recipe
The combination of chia seeds and coconut is fantastic: it pairs the freshness and creaminess of the coconut milk with the satisfying crunch of the chia seeds and creates an indulgent and delicious breakfast in no time.
Customizable, full of fiber and healthy fats, and very quick to whip up.
How to make it: combine coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and stir well. Refrigerate. When it’s time to eat, add your favorite toppings (like fresh berries, nuts, fruit jam, etc.) and serve.
11. Creamy Peanut Butter Cup Chia Pudding
This chia seed pudding is even creamier and more indulgent than the others you’ve seen on this list, because besides having chocolate AND peanut butter, it’s also blended.
It’s quick, delicious, high fiber, high protein, and dairy-free.
How to make it: Blend the plant-based milk, maple syrup, peanut butter, salt, vanilla, and protein powder until smooth. Add the chia seeds, and blend again. Transfer to a container and refrigerate. Blend once more, and transfer to individual jars or bowls. Melt the chocolate and pour it over the chia seed pudding; sprinkle nuts and sea salt. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, and enjoy!
12. Coconut Chia Pudding
Super simple and quick to prepare, this coconut chia pudding is marvellously thick and creamy.
It only has 4 ingredients, and the coconut cream is the key to the pudding-like consistency.
Make it for breakfast, afternoon snack, guilt-free dessert, or on-the-go meal.
How to make it: combine canned coconut milk, honey, vanilla, and chia seeds. Stir, refrigerate, and enjoy with your favorite toppings.
13. Chia Seed Pudding with Fresh Berries
Complementing chia seeds with berries is a great way to increase the fiber content of this meal even further.
Berry chia seed pudding is such a satisfying and tasty breakfast that you may want to prepare a large batch on the weekend just to make sure you won’t run out in the middle of the week.
How to make it: mix chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Refrigerate. In the morning, add fresh berries, and you’re good to go!
14. Oat Milk Chia Pudding
This is a simple, healthy, and meal prep-friendly recipe that only needs 4 ingredients.
Since it uses oat milk, it’s also dairy-free and vegan.
Add your favorite toppings to create a great customized snack for any occasion.
How to make it: combine oat milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Refrigerate. When it’s time to eat, add your toppings of choice, and enjoy!
15. Easy Salted Caramel-Date Chia Pudding (Just 1 Serving)
This yummy chia seed pudding is a fantastic breakfast, snack, or sweet treat.
It’s quick to prepare, rich in fiber and protein, and tastes like an indulgent creamy dessert.
And, as a bonus, this recipe has some exotic flavors, like dates, tahini, and pistachios.
How to make it: combine chia seeds and almond milk, and refrigerate until it thickens. Make the caramel date sauce (blend the pitted dates, tahini, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth). Finally, in a glass or bowl, layer the chia seed pudding and the caramel sauce, and enjoy!
16. Creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding
Another smooth and creamy blended chia pudding that will make you never skip breakfast again.
It tastes like dessert, but it’s healthy, I promise.
It has plenty of protein and healthy fats, and it’s both dairy and gluten-free.
How to make it: Whisk together milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, cocoa powder, nut or seed butter, vanilla, and salt until combined. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning, blend it until smooth, add toppings, and enjoy.
17. Easy Mango Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
Fresh mango, creamy coconut, and plump chia seeds – a fantastic breakfast or sweet treat for any time of the day.
This healthy, low-calorie option is perfect for busy mornings or whenever you’re craving a fresh snack.
How to make it: combine chia seeds with coconut milk, regular milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well, and refrigerate. Before eating, add yogurt, coconut flakes, and fresh mango pieces.
18. Oatmeal Chia Pudding
Combining two breakfast icons – oatmeal and chia seed pudding – this recipe is a powerhouse of protein, fiber and healthy fats.
It’s a satisfying meal that will keep you full for hours, due to the complex carbs from the oats and the fats from the chia seeds.
As always, this recipe is customizable and meal prep-friendly, and has nothing but simple ingredients.
How to make it: stir oats, chia seeds, plant-based milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Refrigerate. In the morning, add your favorite toppings, like fresh berries, yogurt, granola, or nuts, and enjoy.
19. Blueberry Chia Pudding
Chia seeds go great with all berries, especially when they are turned into quick and easy sauces.
This is a great recipe, with all the measurements you need to prepare a delicious and nutritious chia seed pudding.
It’s dairy and gluten free, with no refined sugar, and full of antioxidants.
How to make it: combine plant-based milk, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and honey. Refrigerate to thicken. Make the blueberry sauce (boil blueberries, lemon juice, and a splash of water; mash, add cornstarch, and simmer until thick). Serve the chia seed pudding with the blueberry sauce and some fresh berries on top.
20. 4-Ingredient Kefir Chia Seed Pudding
Chia seed pudding is good on its own, but this recipe managed to make it even better.
The addition of kefir to the chia seeds made this healthy breakfast a good source of probiotics to support your gut microbiome.
Packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and fresh fruit, it’s an amazing option as a snack or a sweet, guilt-free treat.
How to make it: combine chia seeds, cinnamon, kefir, and maple syrup. Refrigerate until thick. Before serving, add fresh fruit or other toppings you want, and enjoy your wonderful breakfast.
21. Banana & Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding
I personally love the combination of peanut butter and banana. My favorite way of eating it is on toast, but this chia seed pudding recipe is a close second.
It’s so easy to prepare, and it keeps me full for hours.
How to make it: mix chia seeds with milk, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning, add sliced ripe banana and peanut butter, and be happy.
There you have it, 21 amazing chia pudding recipes that you can enjoy every day!
These ideas are fabulous ways to start the day or to fuel up in the middle of the afternoon.
Tell me in the comments which one of these chia pudding recipes is your favorite!
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