Ingredients
½ cup chia seeds
1½ cups unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
½ cup vanilla protein powder (about 2 scoops)
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2–4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl or jar, combine plant-based milk, lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk in protein powder until smooth and no lumps remain. Stir in chia seeds and lemon zest, mixing thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping. Return to refrigerator and chill for at least 2-4 hours, preferably overnight. Stir before serving. Divide into bowls or jars and top with desired toppings (e.g., fresh berries, granola, nuts).
Notes
For best texture, stir the pudding after the initial 15-20 minutes of chilling. Adjust sweetness to taste. If pudding is too thick after chilling, add a splash of milk; if too thin, add an extra teaspoon of chia seeds and let sit 30 minutes. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Add toppings just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: breakfast, pudding, meal prep
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian (vegan if using plant-based milk and protein powder and maple syrup)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about ¾ cup)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg