Protein Chia Pudding with Cardamom

Chia Pudding is a such a comforting dessert. It can be a great substitute when you are craving something milky like a rice pudding. Chia pudding is naturally healthy because of the Chia seeds which are great for the gut because of the fibre, are filled with anti-oxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and a small amount of protein. Our Chia Pudding recipe amps up the healthy factor of Chia pudding by making it protein rich, while still tasting delicious!
PROTEIN CHIA PUDDING
Our insanely healthy CHIA PUDDING can be made in minutes at home. You will need the following ingredients for it
- 2 tbsp Chia Seeds
- 200ml Unsweetend Almond Milk
- 50ml Water
- 10g/ 0.5 serving Plant based Vanilla Protein Powder
- ¼ tspn Cardamom Powder
- ¼ tspn vanilla essence
- 1 pinch Saffron
- 50 ml Water
- 0.25 cup pineapple chunks, cut into small bit sited pieces
- 5 Raisins and 5 roasted cashews (for topping)
Making this healthy dessert as easy as combining all ingredients together and chilling in a fridge.
NUTRITION FACTS FOR THIS PROTEIN CHIA PUDDING
For the recipe below, the overall nutrition profile per serving is
- Calories: 145
- Fat: 7.3g
- Carbs: 8.9g
- Protein: 10.6g
PROTEIN CHIA PUDDING NUTRITION INFO
Nutrient | 150ml serving) |
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Calories | 145 |
Fat (g) | 7.3 |
Saturated Fat (g) | 0.2 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 8.9 |
Sugars (g) | 3.2 |
Protein (g) | 10.6 |
Sodium (mg) | 1 |
Potassium (mg) | 131.6 |
Calcium (% RDA) | 7% |
Vitamin C (% RDA) | 16.6% |
Fiber (g) | 4.4 |
As you can see in the table above, the macro split (protein, carbohydrate and fat) is very balanced making it an ideal dish. While still being under 150 calories, you can get 10.6 grams of protein per serve, compared any dessert which is generally around 350calories to 400 calories. This dessert has zero cholesterol, a good amount of fibre, 15% of daily recommended intake and low in sugar. The sugar is mainly coming from natural sources like plant milk and pineapple. There are zero added sugars in this recipe. This Chia pudding is also high in Vitamin C – giving approx. 17% of daily recommended intake for an average adult.
This can be a good post workout indulgence, breakfast or dessert.
COMPATIBILITY WITH DIFFERENT DIETS
IS THIS RECIPE KETO FRIENDLY
You make this recipe keto friendly by skipping raisins and pineapple toppings
IS THIS RECIPE PALEO FRIENDLY
Yes, this recipe is Paleo friendly as we are using nut milk.
IS THIS RECIPE SLOW CARB FRIENDLY
To make this slow carb friendly, reduce the amount of Almond milk to 100ml and replace pineapple with kiwi. That way, the net sugar will be below 1g sugar and fits into Slow Card diet requirements.
IS THIS RECIPE VEGETARIAN?
Yes, this recipe is fully vegetarian.
IS THIS RECIPE VEGAN?
Yes, this recipe fully vegan as we use Plant based protein powder and plant milk
IS THIS RECIPE GLUTEN FREE?
Yes, this recipe is gluten free.
IS THIS RECIPE LACTOSE FREE?
Yes, this recipe is lactose free.

Protein Chia Pudding with Cardamom
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Chia Seeds
- 200 ml Almond Milk Unsweetended
- 50 ml Water
- 10 g Plant Based Protein Powder Vanilla Flavor
- 0.25 tsp Cardamom powder
- 0.25 tsp Vanilla essence
- 1 pinch Saffron
- 0.25 cup Pineapple Chunks bite sized pieces
- 5 raisins
- 5 roasted cashews
Instructions
- Add all ingredients, except toppings (raisins and cashewnuts) to a jar with lid.
- Close the lid and chill in a refrigerator overnight
- Add toppings