Meal Prep Protein Chia Pudding Cups
Do yourself a favor and meal prep these protein chia seed pudding cups for a protein packed breakfast or snack throughout the week!
- Prep time
- 2 hr
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup*
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Place chia seeds, protein powder, almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla extract into a glass meal prep container or medium bowl with a lid.
- 2
Mix ingredients together with a spoon, seal the lid, and place into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (letting the chia seeds sit overnight is ideal). You’ll know it is ready when the consistency is pudding-like, and each of the chia seeds has a gelatinous coating around them.*
- 3
Once gelatinous, stir chia seed pudding and serve. Top with your favorite toppings such as sliced banana, dried coconut, and mini chocolate chips.