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VANILLA BLUEBERRY CHIA PROTEIN PUDDING

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Vanilla Blueberry Chia Protein Pudding topped with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, coconut chips (sweet beet flavoured), Lakanto sugar-free chocolate chips, keto grain-free granola, and nut butter.

Vanilla Blueberry Chia Protein Pudding topped with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, coconut chips (sweet beet flavoured), Lakanto sugar-free chocolate chips, keto grain-free granola, and nut butter.

I absolutely love this chia pudding. It tastes great, looks pretty, and just so happens to be packed with micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants), fibre, healthy fats, and plant-based protein, too. Doesn’t get much better than that!

Beautiful Bloobs

Blueberries are bursting with flavour and nutrition.  They are packed with amazing phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fibre.  They get their deep blue hue from anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants.  In fact, blueberries contain among the highest antioxidant capacities of all the commonly consumed fruits and vegetables.  These natural disease-fighting agents are believed to help in the prevention of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and even cognitive impairment.

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Three Cheers for Chia

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Chia seeds have a mild nutty taste and are rich in fibre, minerals, plant protein, antioxidants, and healthy fats.  In fact, each 2 tablespoon serving of chia seeds contains approximately 4 grams of protein and 12 grams of carbohydrate, of which 11 grams are actually fibre. I happen to like the texture of chia pudding, but for those of you who aren’t chia fans, this recipe works well blended, too!

Vanilla Blueberry Chia Protein Pudding Recipe

Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk*

  • 1 cup canned organic full-fat coconut milk

  • 1/4 cup Nuzest Clean Lean Smooth Vanilla protein

  • 2 scoops e3Live Blue Majik blue spirulina powder (optional)

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • Lakanto sugar-free monk fruit sweetener or sweetener of choice, adjusted to taste (optional)

  • 1/2 cup white chia seeds

  • 1 cup frozen blueberries

  • optional toppings: fresh berries, nuts and/or seeds, nut butter, granola, coconut chips, chocolate chips, bee pollen, or toppings of choice

*Note: This makes a thick and creamy chia pudding. If a thinner consistency is preferred, increase almond milk to 1 1/4 cups and/or reduce protein powder to 2 tablespoons.

If you’re looking for a probiotic boost, this recipe can also be made with coconut or other milk-based kefir in place of the almond milk. See my Vanilla Blueberry Kefir Chia Pudding recipe (pictured below) here.

Vanilla Blueberry Kefir Chia Pudding (recipe here).

Vanilla Blueberry Kefir Chia Pudding (recipe here).

Directions:

  1. Put almond milk, coconut milk, protein powder, blue spirulina, and vanilla into blender container and blend on high until well-mixed. Sweeten to taste.

  2. Add chia seeds and pulse-blend until just combined. Stir in blueberries.

  3. Pour into a bowl or single-serving mason jars and cover or seal tightly.

  4. Let sit for 10 minutes, then whisk or shake well. Cover and put in the fridge overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours.

Vanilla Blueberry Chia Protein Pudding can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Serve with your choice of toppings.

Vanilla Blueberry Chia Protein Pudding topped with berries, coconut chips (beetroot), toasted pistachios & macadamia nuts, and bee pollen.

Vanilla Blueberry Chia Protein Pudding topped with berries, coconut chips (beetroot), toasted pistachios & macadamia nuts, and bee pollen.

Vanilla Blueberry Chia Protein Pudding topped with berries, green grapes, coconut chips (beetroot), toasted pistachios & macadamia nuts, and bee pollen.

Vanilla Blueberry Chia Protein Pudding topped with berries, green grapes, coconut chips (beetroot), toasted pistachios & macadamia nuts, and bee pollen.