HIGH PROTEIN CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING
on Apr 08, 2026
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This creamy chocolate chia pudding tastes like dessert but is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Chocolate for breakfast is always a good idea, especially if it’s this High Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding. It’s rich, creamy, and tastes indulgent, but it’s packed with protein and fiber to keep you fueled and satisfied.
I love topping it with berries, coconut yogurt, almond butter, and cacao nibs.
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The key to an ultra-creamy, dessert-worthy chia pudding is to blend the ingredients before adding the chia seeds. It makes the base extra smooth and gives the finished pudding that rich, creamy texture.
Prep a few jars, pop them in the fridge, and breakfast is done for the week. If you try it, tag me @olivia.adriance on Instagram. I can’t wait to see. Enjoy!
Key Ingredients for Chocolate Protein Chia Pudding
Chia pudding is one of the easiest, most customizable breakfasts. Here’s what I always keep stocked so I can whip up a jar any day of the week.
- Almond Milk: I used @malkorganics for this recipe, but feel free to swap for your favorite nut milk. If you aren’t dairy-free, regular milk is a fine substitution.
- Chocolate Protein Powder: Two of my favorites are @truvani plant-based chocolate protein powder, @bewellbykelly chocolate grass-fed protein powder, and @ritual chocolate plant-based protein powder.
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Pin It- Cacao Powder: To bump up the chocolate flavor even more, I like to add a bit of cacao powder. This superfood is full of magnesium, iron, and antioxidants.
- Ground Flaxseed: Ground or milled flaxseed is more easily absorbed and adds a ton of fiber.
- Vanilla Extract: Just a bit to balance out the chocolate.
- Honey: If you like your breakfast on the sweeter side, go ahead and add a bit of honey.
- Chia Seeds: Adding chia seeds to your diet is a great way to hit your protein and fiber goals. They’re also rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
- Serving Suggestions: If you’re in a hurry, you can eat this as is right from the jar. But for those days when I have a few minutes to spare, I like to top it off with some coconut yogurt (such as @cocojune_organic), berries, almond butter, and a sprinkle of cacao nibs. These garnishes help make my first meal feel extra special.
How to Make Chocolate Protein Powder Chia Pudding
Add the nut milk, protein powder, cacao powder, flax, vanilla extract, honey (if using), and salt to a blender and blend until well combined.
Recipe Note
You don’t have to use a blender here, but I find that it results in a smoother chia pudding and can save you time from whisking, too.
Grab two jars. Add 3 tablespoons of chia seeds to each jar and divide the chocolate between each jar.
Whisk until no lumps of chia seeds remain, and then let the mixture settle for 5 minutes. Whisk again until no clumps remain.
Cover and store in the fridge overnight or for at least 3 hours.
When ready to eat, top with coconut yogurt, fresh fruit, almond butter, and cacao nibs. Enjoy!
More Protein Chia Pudding Recipes:
- Apple Pie Protein Chia Pudding (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Protein Chia Pudding
- High Protein Mint Chip Chia Pudding
HIGH PROTEIN CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING
Ingredients
Chia Pudding:
- 2 cups almond milk (I used Malk Organics)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 teaspoon cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons ground flax
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons honey (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 6 tablespoons chia seeds
Serving Suggestions:
- ¼ cup coconut yogurt
- A handful of fresh fruit, such as bananas or berries
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
Instructions
- Add the nut milk, protein powder, cacao powder, flax, vanilla extract, honey (if using), and salt to a blender and blend until well combined. Note, you don’t have to use a blender here, but I find that it results in a smoother chia pudding.
- Add 3 tablespoons of chia seeds to 2 jars and pour half of the chocolate protein mixture into each jar.
- Whisk until no lumps of chia seeds remain, and then let the mixture settle for 5 minutes. Whisk again until no clumps remain.
- Cover and store in the fridge overnight or for at least 3 hours.
- When ready to eat, top with coconut yogurt, fresh fruit, almond butter, and cacao nibs. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
