Description
A delicious and nutritious Cheesecake Protein Chia Pudding made with Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and protein powder, flavored with blueberry jam and a touch of maple syrup or honey. This quick and easy no-cook recipe offers a creamy, protein-packed breakfast or snack that’s perfect for busy mornings or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding Base
- 25 grams (2 tbsp) chia seeds
- 1 tbsp sugar-free blueberry jam
- 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
Additional
- 2 tbsp protein powder (recommendation: whey)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl or mason jar, mix chia seeds, sugar-free blueberry jam, maple syrup or honey, and milk. Whisk or stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Refrigerate to Soak: Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate overnight, or at least for 2 hours, allowing the chia seeds to absorb the milk and thicken into a pudding consistency.
- Prepare Cheesecake Layer: Before serving, place the Greek yogurt in a small bowl and stir until smooth and creamy. Optionally, sweeten the yogurt with additional maple syrup, honey, or your preferred sweetener to taste.
- Assemble Pudding: Spoon the prepared blueberry chia pudding into serving bowls or jars. Top with the creamy Greek yogurt layer and finish with a light sprinkle of cocoa powder for decoration and added flavor.
- Add Protein Powder (Optional): For a higher protein content, stir 2 tablespoons of whey protein powder directly into the chia seed mixture before refrigerating. If the pudding becomes too thick, add a little more milk to reach the desired consistency.
Notes
- Using sugar-free blueberry jam keeps the recipe lower in sugar but you can adjust sweetness with maple syrup or honey as preferred.
- The pudding requires at least 2 hours in the fridge, though overnight soaking provides the best texture.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk to make this dairy-free, noting it will slightly change the flavor.
- Protein powder enhances the nutrition and makes the pudding more filling, perfect for a post-workout snack.
- A sprinkle of cocoa powder adds a touch of bitterness that balances the sweetness beautifully.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chia pudding, cheesecake, protein, Greek yogurt, healthy breakfast, no cook, low sugar, whey protein, blueberry
