Description
A comforting high-protein pumpkin chia pudding that combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with the delightful texture of chia seeds, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups almond milk (or other milk alternatives)
- 1/4 cup protein powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Sweetener to taste (honey, maple syrup, or stevia)
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree and almond milk. Whisk until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps from the pumpkin puree.
- Add the Chia Seeds: Gradually sprinkle in the chia seeds while stirring to prevent clumping. Allow the base to transform as chia seeds absorb the liquid.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, protein powder (if using), cinnamon, and sweetener. Adjust based on your taste.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer it into jars; allow it to chill in the refrigerator for at least 240 minutes (4 hours) or ideally overnight.
- Stir and Serve: Before serving, give the pudding a good stir for an even consistency.
- Enjoy! Spoon it into serving dishes and garnish with toppings of your choice.
Notes
You can add your personal flair to this pudding by layering it or garnishing with nuts or cinnamon for visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin, chia pudding, high-protein, healthy dessert, fall recipes