Bear Chocolate Chia Pudding (with Protein Powder!)

5 from 1 vote

High protein chocolate chia pudding, full of fiber and healthy fats. It's a super quick and easy snack-prep idea to keep you satiated between meals!

Prep Time15

Chill time30

Total Time45

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 344kcal

1 cup any type of milk
2 servings chocolate protein powder
2 tablespoons cacao powder or cocoa powder
¼ cup chia seeds
1-2 tablespoons sweetener to taste omit if using sweetened protein powder; white/brown/alternative sugar, honey, syrup, agave, etc

Get Recipe Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk sifted cacao powder, protein powder, and milk until combined. Taste a bit and add sweetener if preferred.
Stir in the chia seeds, then let sit for about 10 minutes. Whisk the mixture to get rid of any chia seed clumps.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. The chia seeds will absorb the liquid and become thick.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and powdered sugar until thickened and is a pipeable consistency.
Remove 1-2 tsp of whipped cream and fold in cocoa powder into it until combined. Transfer to piping bag. This will be for the bears' eyes and nose.
Remove another 1-2 tsp of whipped cream and fold in red or pink food coloring. Transfer to piping bag. This will be for the blush.
Transfer the remaining white whipped cream to a piping bag.

Scoop chia pudding into serving container. If you'd like, you can alternate layers of different toppings with the chocolate chia seed pudding!
Pipe bear design on top using the white, brown, and red whipped cream.
Sprinkle extra toppings and serve.
Enjoy!

Store chia seed pudding (toppings kept separately) in airtight container in fridge for up to one week.