Cheesecake Protein Chia Pudding with Greek Yogurt
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!
Servings: 1 servings
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 9g