3 Protein-Packed Pudding Recipes

by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD

Peanut Butter Cup Chia Seed Pudding

Serves 3-4
Ingredients
• ½ cup chia seeds, divided
• 2 cups almond milk
• 3 Tbsp. cacao powder
• 2-3 Tbsp. maple syrup or agave nectar
• 1½ tsp. vanilla extract, divided
• ¼ + 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 Tbsp. natural peanut butter
• ⅛ tsp. cinnamon (optional)
Directions
• In a medium bowl, add 5½ tablespoons chia seeds, 1⅓ cups milk, cocoa powder, 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Whisk until all ingredients are combined.
• In a small bowl, add 2½ tablespoons chia seeds, ⅔ cup milk, peanut butter, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, ½ teaspoon vanilla, ⅛ teaspoon salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until all ingredients are combined.
• Place both bowls in the fridge. Let them sit overnight, or at least 3 hours.
• To arrange, scoop desired amount of chocolate chia seed pudding into a cup or bowl, top with a scoop of peanut butter chia seed pudding, then another chocolate layer. Top with whatever you’d like!

Source: modified from emilieeats.com

Kiwi Mango Chia Pudding

Serves 1
Ingredients
• 1/4 cup chia seed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 mango, diced
• 1 kiwi, diced
• 1 tsp. agave
Directions
• Combine chia seed and water in small bowl and let sit for about an hour until thick and pudding-like.
• Top with kiwi and mango.
• Drizzle with agave and serve.

Source: The Dolce Diet: Living Lean Cookbook

Chocolate Silken Tofu Pudding

Serves 2
Ingredients
14 ounces soft silken tofu
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup agave nectar
1 ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
½ cup fresh raspberries
2 Tbsp. chopped pistachios
Directions
1. Puree tofu, cocoa, agave and vanilla in food processor. Pour into serving dishes; top with berries and nuts.

3 Protein-Packed Pudding Recipes