Description
A nutritious and energizing Matcha Chia Pudding packed with protein and fiber, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. This creamy pudding blends Greek yogurt, plant-based milk, chia seeds, matcha powder, and protein powder for a delicious and satisfying treat topped with fresh fruit, nut butter, or crunchy toppings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ⅔ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup plant-based milk
- 2½ tbsp chia seeds
- ½ scoop vanilla whey protein powder
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Fresh fruit such as raspberries, strawberries, or kiwi
- Nut butter such as almond butter or pistachio butter
- Crunchy toppings such as coconut flakes, granola, or cacao nibs
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl or jar, mix ⅔ cup Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup plant-based milk, 2½ tablespoons chia seeds, ½ scoop vanilla whey protein powder, 1 teaspoon matcha powder, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and your choice of sweetener until smooth and well combined.
- Refrigerate: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the pudding.
- Stir and Serve: Give the pudding a good stir before serving to ensure an even consistency, then top with fresh fruit, nut butter, or crunchy toppings as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute vanilla whey protein with coconut or unflavored protein powder for variety.
- Adjust sweetness according to preference using honey, maple syrup, or a sugar-free sweetener.
- Use any plant-based milk such as almond, oat, or soy milk depending on dietary preferences.
- Overnight chilling yields the best texture, but at least 2 hours is sufficient for good thickening.
- Stirring before serving helps redistribute any settled chia seeds for a creamy consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 317 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
