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Blueberry cheesecake for breakfast? This protein chia pudding with Greek yogurt is the perfect healthy breakfast or snack to satisfy your cravings. It’s healthy, low carb, loaded with fibers, omega 3 and.. protein!
There is no need for protein powder to make this protein rich chia pudding. My easy recipe uses Greek yogurt, which – combined with chia seeds – gives an all-natural protein packed pudding!
A serving of this protein chia pudding with Greek yogurt comes with 17 grams of protein for under 250 calories. This makes my chia recipe the ultimate snack or breakfast to eat whenever you crave something sweet yet healthy and high protein.
Table of Contents
- Why are chia seeds so healthy?
- Simple PB&J Protein Overnight Oats
- Cheesecake chia pudding with berries
- Ingredients
- How to make chia pudding with protein powder
- How to make vegan cheesecake chia pudding
- How to make protein chia pudding with Greek yogurt
- More protein recipes without protein powder
- Cheesecake Protein Chia Pudding with Greek Yogurt Recipe
Why are chia seeds so healthy?
Chia seeds may be small… but the are also so good for you!
They are rich in fibers, antioxidants, minerals and plant based protein. Moreover, chia seeds are packed with omega-3, essential fatty acids that promote brain functions and health. Here are the nutrition facts for 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, the required quantity for this protein chia pudding with Greek yogurt.
- Calories: 138
- Protein: 4.7 grams
- Fat: 8.7 grams
- Carbs: 11.9 grams
- Fiber: 9.8 grams
- Calcium: 14% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Iron: 12% of the Daily Value
- Magnesium: 23% of the Daily Value
- Phosphorus: 20% of the Daily Value
- Zinc: 12% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine): 15% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin B3 (niacin): 16% of the Daily Value
Besides their health benefits, chia seeds are also incredibly versatile! They come in very handy for chia puddings, protein overnight oats, oatmeals and much more. So many good reasons why you should include more of these seeds in your diet, starting with this protein rich chia pudding!
Simple PB&J Protein Overnight Oats
These PB&J protein overnight oats without protein powder are the quick and easy breakfast that you always wanted. With their peanut buttery taste, these overnight oats are creamy, delicious and so rich in nutrients.
Cheesecake chia pudding with berries
But this is not just another chia pudding. This is blueberry cheesecake chia pudding with Greek yogurt!
A creamy layer of yogurt comes on the top of a rich blueberry chia pudding. Served with a sprinkle of cocoa powder, this high protein chia recipe tastes like dessert.
But healthy, high protein and low calorie!
Ingredients
You only need a handful of simple ingredients to put together an irresistible protein chia pudding! This recipe does not require protein powder, but you can indeed add some to get a protein loaded chia dessert (more on this later).
Here is all you need to make this blueberry cheesecake chia pudding.
- Chia seeds
- Blueberry jam
- Maple syrup or honey
- Milk of choice
- Greek yogurt
And for a truly irresistible chia dessert, don’t forget a sprinkle of cocoa powder on the top. It is just a sprinkle, but it will make the difference!
How to make chia pudding with protein powder
As we have already seen, this cheesecake chia pudding does not contain protein powder. The reason is that I wanted to keep this recipe as simple as possible, so that anyone can make it.
But if you have some protein powder at home, I have good news for you. You can easily increase the protein content of this pudding by adding a couple tablespoons of protein powder to the chia!
My recommendation is whey protein powder (I like – love – vanilla), because it mixes very easily without thickening your pudding. But also casein or vegan protein powders work – just pour in some more milk to fix the texture.
How to make vegan cheesecake chia pudding
Making this blueberry chia pudding vegan is as simple as counting 1 to 2:
- Make sure to use dairy-free milk for the blueberry chia mixture.
- Replace Greek yogurt with plant based yogurt alternatives (best if they have a firm texture).
However, keep in mind that a protein chia pudding with Greek yogurt loads more protein in. It is in fact difficult to find a vegan yogurt that has as much protein as Greek yogurt.
How to make protein chia pudding with Greek yogurt
Making this blueberry cheesecake chia pudding is very quick and simple. Here’s how!
Make the blueberry chia pudding
Start by combining the chia seeds, blueberry jam, maple syrup or honey and milk in a bowl or mason jar. If you want to, add now the protein powder. Make sure you stir the mixture very well before refrigerating.
Turn blueberry chia pudding into cheesecake
After the pudding has set in the fridge for a couple of hours, it is time to top and turn it into cheesecake chia pudding.
Before serving, add Greek yogurt to a small bowl and stir until creamy – if you desire, mix in some more maple syrup or honey (or sweetener) for a sweeter yogurt. Finally, top your blueberry chia pudding with the yogurt and sprinkle with cocoa powder.
More protein recipes without protein powder
Looking for more protein snacks and breakfasts without protein powder? Here are some of my favorite recipes for you.
Cheesecake Protein Chia Pudding with Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 25 grams (2 tbsp) chia seeds
- 1 tbsp blueberry jam (sugar-free)
- 1 to 2 tsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) milk of choice
Cheesecake Layer
- 80 grams (1/3 cup) Greek yogurt
- sweetener of choice (optional, to taste)
- a sprinkle of cocoa powder
Protein Powder Option
- 2 tbsp protein powder (recommendation: whey)
Instructions
- In a bowl or mason jar, combine chia seeds, blueberry jam, maple syrup or honey and milk. Using a whisk or fork, stir to combine.
- Cover the pudding and refrigerate overnight – or for at least 2 hours – to allow the chia to soak the milk.
Cheesecake Layer
- Before serving, add Greek yogurt to a small bowl and stir until creamy – if you desire, mix in some more maple syrup (or honey or sweetener) for a sweeter yogurt.
- Top blueberry chia pudding with the yogurt and sprinkle with cocoa powder.
Protein Powder Option
- To make a higher protein chia pudding, stir in the chia mixture a couple of tablespoons of protein powder before refrigerating. Adjust with more milk to consistency, if required.
