High Protein Instant Chia Pudding

This Instant Chia Pudding is my go to breakfast! I have it almost every morning because it takes less than 5 minutes to make, has over 50 grams of protein, and is SO delicious!

WHY IS CHIA PUDDING GOOD FOR YOU?

Chia pudding is one of my favorite breakfasts to make because it is so good for you! Chia seeds are high in fiber, antioxidants and healthy fats. When you add them to liquid, they magically gel up and create a pudding-like texture! I like to add greek yogurt and protein powder to my chia pudding to add a boost of protein to keep me feeling satisfied throughout the morning.

WHY I EAT A HIGH PROTEIN BREAKFAST

I prioritize protein at every meal, but especially at breakfast! I workout 6 mornings a week, either lifting weights, or a cardio workout such as running. I always fuel my body afterwards with a balanced breakfast and make sure to eat a lot of protein so my body can recover! I have also found that eating a high protein breakfast keeps me full all morning until lunch.

TOPPING IDEAS

I also love this recipe because you can change up the toppings depending on what you feel like having that day.

Here are a few of my favorite topping ideas:

• Blueberry Muffin: Add blueberries, almond butter and cinnamon on top
• Fall Inspired: Stir in diced apple and add walnuts and cinnamon on top
• PB & J: Add sliced strawberries and a drizzle of natural peanut butter
• Chocolate: Stir a tablespoon of cocoa powder into the chia pudding
• Coconut Mango: Add sliced mango and coconut flakes on top

MY FAVORITE PROTEIN POWDER

I tried soooo many protein powder brands over the years searching for my favorite. Some had a gross aftertaste, some were full of questionable ingredients, and some made me feel sick and bloated. I finally found Promix and have never looked back.

Promix uses grass-fed whey and only pure, natural ingredients. It’s made in the USA and doesn’t contain any artificial sweeteners, which I find are the culprit to feeling bloated. They sweeten their protein powder with coconut sugar and use justttt the right amount so its not too sweet but still tastes great.

Each serving has 25 grams of protein, so I add it to my oatmeal, smoothies, pancakes, baking, you name it! They also have a few delicious flavors to choose from – my favorite is the Vanilla Whey Protein Powder because I find it to be the most versatile, but if you really want to amp up the peanut butter flavor even more, use the  Peanut Butter flavor in this recipe!

I have been a Promix partner for over a year now and I truly stand by their products and brand! If you want to try their products, you can use the discount code ‘CLAIRE’ at checkout for 15% off.