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Two high protein and fiber chia breakfast bowls on a wooden cutting board, topped with fruit, chopped nuts and a drizzle of honey.

High Protein Chia Breakfast Bowl

Alex Evink, MS, RD
A creamy, delicious high protein chia breakfast bowl packed with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and iron. Very easy to double or triple this recipe and meal prep for a grab and go options for busy mornings! {Gluten-Free}
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup non-fat Greek Yogurt, Vanilla Flavor or one small container (or flavor preference of your choice)
  • 1/2 cup Almond Breeze unflavored milk (or milk of your choice). Use skim milk or Fairlife milk to add more protein.
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  • Hemp hearts for more protein (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine milk, yogurt, and chia seeds. Whisk until blended. Let mixture stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to distribute the seeds if they have settled. 
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. The next day, chop fresh berries and add to the top of the breakfast bowl.
  • Sprinkle on some chopped walnuts. Drizzle with honey. Enjoy! Optional: add 2-3 tablespoons of hemp hearts for even more protein and omega-3s!

Notes

  • If using frozen fruit, add to the chia seed, milk and yogurt mixture prior to refrigeration.
  • Vanilla extract would be a tasty add-in for more vanilla flavor.
  • Mix some cinnamon into the chia seeds mixture, and top with sliced bananas and almonds the next day for a banana cinnamon breakfast bowl.
  • Add a 1/2 tablespoon of Jell-O pudding mix (cheesecake would be delicious) for a fun variation in flavor. 
  • For a tropical variation, choose fruit like pineapple and mango, and top with shredded coconut flakes.
Nutritional facts calculated using Almond Breeze unflavored milk, a teaspoon of honey, 1/2 oz. of chopped walnuts and no hemp hearts. 
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: serving
Servings: 1
Amount per serving  
Calories 400
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.5g 20%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 135mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 15g 54%
Total Sugars 22g  
Protein 22g  
Vitamin D 1mcg 3%
Calcium 490mg 38%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 538mg 11%
Keyword chia seed breakfast bowl, easy healthy breakfast idea, high fiber breakfast