Lemon Blueberry Protein Chia Pudding

Name: Lemon Blueberry Protein Chia Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chia seeds; 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 15 grams protein powder; ¼ cups plain, nonfat Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon sugar free breakfast syrup; 1/8 cup blueberries

Katie March 28, 2023 0 Comments

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This Lemon Blueberry Protein Chia Pudding screams Spring! Chia pudding is SO easy to make and can be tossed together in no time. I add protein powder to keep me fuller longer. This chia pudding is sweet, tangy, and oh so creamy! Chia pudding is so customizable. You can add any toppings you would like and the flavor combinations are endless! I hope you give this recipe a try and love it as much as I do!

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Ingredients

Chia Seeds – Could have guessed that one right? You will need 2 tablespoons of organic chia seeds. I like these ones off of Amazon or these ones by Prozis. You can use the code KATIE10 for 10% off at Prozis.
Lemon – 2 teaspoons or so of fresh lemon juice.
Almond Milk – I used 1/2 cup of unsweetened vanilla flavored almond milk. You can use any kind of milk you would like though, such at oat milk.
Protein Powder – 15 grams of your favorite protein powder I the Prozis Organic Blueberry Muffin Protein Powder. You can actually use the same code “KATIE10″ for 10% off!
Greek Yogurt – Use 1/4 cup of plain, non-fat Greek yogurt for added protein and creaminess!
Blueberries – 1/8 cup fresh blueberries
Sugar Free Maple Syrup – 1 teaspoon.

How To Make

Combine the chia seeds, milk, lemon juice to taste, & protein. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Make blueberry topping on stovetop by heating up the blueberries, 1 tsp lemon juice, & syrup. Mash slightly to make it jammy.
Top your chia pudding with yogurt, blueberries, and toppings of choice. I added some homemade granola, honey, and sunflower seeds.

Why Is Consuming Protein Important?

Protein is nutrient-rich, so it helps you stay fuller longer. You are more likely to eat less when you have high protein meals because you won’t have the munchies!
It boosts your metabolism & increases fat burning.
It increases muscles & strength. If you are lifting weights and not eating enough protein, you aren;t going to see much of a difference!
It lowers your blood pressure.

Optional Toppings/Substitutions

As I mentioned above, overnight oats are extremely customizable. Here are some optional add ins/substitutions:

Almond Milk – Use any milk of choice. I would recommend doing an unsweetened non-dairy milk of some sort though to keep the calories low and have no added sugar.
Stevia/Swerve – If you want to add a little sweetness, you can use any zero calorie sweetener that you prefer. You can purchase Swerve off of Amazon here. I personally did not add any because I drizzled honey on top instead!
Protein Powder – You can substitute any flavor & type of protein powder that you prefer. I personally used the Prozis Organic Blueberry Muffin Protein Powder. Don’t like/want protein powder? You can completely omit it and just use a little less liquid so your oats aren’t watery.
Nuts and/or Granola – Top your oats off with nuts and/or granola for a little bit of a crunch!

How Long Do Overnight Oats Stay Good For?

You can keep your overnight oats in the fridge for up to 3 days. When I am meal prepping these, I will make 3 days worth in advance so I am not spending much time in the kitchen during the week!

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