High Protein S'mores Blended Chia Pudding

A birds-eye view of a fully assembled blended chia pudding topped with strawberries, marshmallow cream, mini marshmallows and chocolate chips in a glass bowl with a gold spoon in it.

High Protein S'mores Blended Chia Pudding

Blended chia pudding is the perfect solution if you're looking for an easy way to increase fiber intake but you're not a fan of the texture of traditional chia pudding. This S’mores Blended Chia Pudding delivers a well-balanced meal in a smooth, creamy, pudding-like consistency. It’s rich, nostalgic, and incredibly easy to meal prep. (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Friendly)

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy high protein and fiber breakfast

Prep Time 5

Total Time 2 5

Servings servings

Calories 453kcal

Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

Ingredients

¼ cup chia seeds
1 cup preferred milk coconut milk tastes best, lite or full fat
1-2 scoops protein powder I tested vanilla + marshmallow flavors
1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored Greek yogurt
1-1½ tablespoon dark cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder start with 1
Sprinkle of sea salt don't skip!
Maple syrup, honey or Stevia
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings

Diced strawberries or fresh fruit fresh works best
Crushed graham crackers
Whipped cream or marshmallow cream
Dark chocolate chips or melt into the pudding base
Mini marshmallows

Instructions

Add yogurt, protein powder, sea salt, cocoa powder, milk, sweetener, vanilla extract and chia seeds to a high speed blender or food processor, in that order for best results. Blend for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth and no seeds are visible. If needed, scrape ingredients down the sides to incorporate everything.
Blend for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth and no seeds are visible. If needed, scrape ingredients down the sides to incorporate everything. Taste test and adjust (but remember that the toppings will also affect the flavor). For a super thick chia pudding, add one more tablespoon of chia seeds.
Transfer the pudding to one or two airtight containers, cover, and chill at least 2 hours.
Add your favorite toppings and enjoy! I love fresh strawberries, cool whip, mini chocolate chips and marshmallows.

Notes

This recipe stays fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, without toppings. When ready to consume, give the pudding a stir and add the toppings.
Tastes best when really cold! The cocoa powder can be rich/bitter tasting so melting dark chocolate into the base or adding Cool Whip can help.
The strawberries help cut the richness.
Add an additional tablespoon of chia seeds for a thicker pudding or if you are adding frozen fruit (more moisture).
I tested this recipe with Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Ice Cream and RYSE Jet Puffed Marshmallow (seemed appropriate). One scoop works here, too, since the Greek yogurt adds additional protein.

Nutritional information is just an estimation and individual ingredients / preparation may lead to slight discrepancies.

Calculated with 2 scoops of protein powder, marshmallow cream, and 1/2 graham cracker per serving. See end of post for some alternatives / changes in the nutritional information.

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