Blackberry Chia Pudding (High Protein!)

This Blackberry Chia Pudding is a vibrant, fresh, and delicious breakfast or snack, packed with protein and fiber, and great for meal prep!

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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Super Simple – all you need is a handful of basic ingredients!
• High in Fiber – chia seeds are naturally full of fiber, and between them and the blackberries, one serving has 10 grams of fiber!
• Packed with Protein – between the milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and even the chia seeds, too, there is over 30 grams of protein in this chia pudding!
• Great for Meal Prep – this recipe takes just a few minutes to prep, then you let it set in the fridge until you are ready to eat. You can easily multiply the recipe to make enough for a few days!

Ingredients & Substitutions:

For a full ingredient list with quantities, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Blackberries – you can use fresh blackberries, or frozen that have been thawed. Note that the color can vary based on the type of blackberry used (fresh, frozen, wild, etc.)
• Greek Yogurt – adds a slight tang, a creaminess, and more protein. I like to use a zero added sugar vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt for a little extra added sweetness and vanilla flavor.
• Milk – you can use any milk you like to drink. I love using an ultra-filtered dairy milk for an extra protein boost.
• Protein Powder – a scoop of vanilla protein powder adds creamy vanilla flavor, sweetness, and more protein for a more balanced meal. My all time favorite vanilla protein powder is Clean Simple Eats Simply Vanilla!
• Chia Seeds – of course you need chia seeds in chia pudding! These add heart healthy fats, fiber, and a tiny bit of plant-based protein.

How to Make Blackberry Chia Pudding

For complete instructions, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

1. Add all ingredients (except chia seeds) to a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour this blackberry milk mixture into your cup(s).
3. Add chia seeds, then whisk in until evenly dispersed.
4. Cover containers and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until chia pudding has set.

Tips and Variations

• Blended Chia Pudding – if you are not huge on the texture of chia seeds, try adding the seeds to the blender and blending with everything else! The chia pudding will still thicken, just with a slightly smoother texture.
• Dairy-Free – use your favorite plant-based milk and Greek yogurt alternatives. Also be sure to use a dairy-free protein powder! (Note that different protein powders may affect absorption rates differently, so you may need to add a little extra milk, especially for plant-based protein powders.)
• Gluten-Free – this recipe is already naturally gluten-free!
• Nut-Free – also nut-free!
• Swap Different Fruits – you can mix and match different fruits to change up the flavor.
• Add Flavor Enhancers – if you are looking to change up the flavor slightly, try adding 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, a splash of lemon juice and/or lemon zest, a splash of orange juice, or a dash of ground cinnamon or ginger.
• Chocolate Blackberry – use chocolate protein powder for a decadently delicious chocolate blackberry chia pudding! (I am personally a huge fan of this!)

Chia Pudding Toppings

One of my favorite things about chia pudding is adding some fun toppings! This is another place where you can add more nutrition, more texture, and more fun.

• Granola
• Shredded coconut
• Chopped nuts (think peanuts, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts, pistachios)
• Nut butter (i.e. peanut butter, almond butter, pistachio butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, Nutella, etc.)
• Sunflower seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Hemp hearts
• Whipped cream
• Mini chocolate chips
• White chocolate chips
• Greek yogurt
• Fresh fruit
• Dried fruit
• Freeze dried fruit

Meal Prep & Storage

Chia pudding can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze chia pudding for up to one month! Simply allow the frozen chia pudding to thaw overnight in the fridge and stir before serving.

Meal prepping chia pudding is a great idea, because they take minimal time to prep and stay perfectly in the fridge for a couple days!

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