Protein Chia Pudding

• servings: 1 serving
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chia seeds

½ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

1 scoop protein powder (of choice)

2 teaspoons liquid sweetener of choice such as maple syrup or honey (optional)

1 tablespoon nut or seed butter, fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries

Directions

To an 8-ounce wide mason jar, or other jar with tightly fitting lid, add 2 tablespoons chia seeds and one scoop of protein powder, stirring with a fork to combine.

Add the milk and sweetener, if using. Secure the lid, then shake vigorously until all the ingredients have combined and protein powder dissolves.

Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then shake vigorously again.

Allow to sit an additional 5 minutes, shake vigorously, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 5 days, covered.

Serve chilled or at room temperature, with nut butter and fresh berries if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 254 kcal
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Sodium: 211 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 14 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 30 g