Just peachy! And blueberry-y! Just say YES to my no-cook, super nourishing recipe for Peach Blueberry Protein Chia Pudding. 

I put my spin on this classic chia pudding (featuring two of my favorite summer fruits) by adding vanilla protein powder for a hunger smashing, express ticket on the muscle-making gains train.

Okay, I’m being a little silly there – but still serious. While chia seeds do pack a hefty dose of nutrition, like being a great source of fiber and plant protein, I like to add a little extra via protein powder to get each serving up to the approximate 25g protein I like to eat at 3 to 5 meals a day.

I’m using white chia seeds (I like the Organic White Chia Seeds from NOW Foods) in this protein chia pudding. No real reason other than I think the white chia seeds “look” better in the lighter peach layer . . . but black chia seeds offer all the same benefits, so those are might fine too.  So, you ask, what are the BENEFTIS of chia seeds anyway?! Chia seeds are a great source of essential fatty acids including Omega-3 and Omega-6. They also are a easy way to boost fiber intake offering a whopping 7g of dietary fiber per serving – each serving of this protein chia pudding offers more than 14g dietary fiber, which is a huge jump on the approximate 25g the average woman needs per day (or approximate 35g men need daily). Adequate fiber intake has been shown to support weight loss, reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, prevent diabetes, improve digestive health and provide fuel for the good bacteria in your gut.

For this peach blueberry chia pudding recipe, I use a vanilla protein powder to amplify the creamy peach flavor – use any protein powder brand and type you prefer. For example, I am using the Fit 40 Gold Standard Whey from Optimum Nutrition because I like the fact it has been formulated to be fore effective for the (ahem) more seasoned person. However, plant-based powders would also work well too!

Teaching people how to make protein chia pudding is a blast – that’s because it’s so easy! This no-cook breakfast recipe (or healthy dessert) is merely blended together, that’s all you do! I use a little blender to puree my fruit, mix in the protein powder AND gently pulse in the seeds. So very, very few dishes and utensils get dirty! More winning! As for blender recommendations, you COULD use something fancy and expensive, but my go-to is surprisingly the small personal-sized smoothie blender from Hamilton Beach. It’s a super-value at only about $15 bucks and we have used it in my home approximately 2x a day for YEARS.

So, after a little blending of the fruit and other ingredients, you just pop these blueberry peach chia puddings in the fridge for 30 minutes for the chia seeds to gel up, and then ENJOY! So creamy and so delicious, a nourishing breakfast or healthy dessert – -you decide! Leftovers of protein chia pudding can be kept covered for about 4 days in the fridge, so go ahead and treat yo’self to a meal prepped batch!

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Peach Blueberry Protein Chia Pudding

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

No cook, no added sugar -- just a yummy, nourishing snack, breakfast or healthy dessert with 24g protein and 14g fiber per serving!

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Keyword: blueberry, chia seed, peach, protein powder, pudding

Servings: 3 servings

Calories: 278 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup blueberries
• 3 tablespoons water
• 7 tablespoons chia seeds divided
• 1 ¼ unsweetened almond milk
• 1 medium peach peeled, seeded and sliced
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 scoops 2/3 cup vanilla protein powder

Instructions

1. Add blueberries to blender, if using frozen berries, thaw them first. Add water and blend until smooth. Pulse in ONE tablespoon of the chia seeds.
2. Pour blueberry mixture evenly among 3 mason jars or bowls. Rinse out blender jar.
3. Add almond milk, peach slices and vanilla to blender, puree until smooth. Add protein powder and blend in another 10 to 15 seconds until incorporated. Quickly pulse in remaining SIX tablespoons of chia seeds.
4. Pour peach chia mixture evenly across the containers containing blueberry chia mixture.
5. Set in fridge for at least 30 minutes so that chia seeds can gel up.
6. If desired, top with additional fruit, seeds, nuts, etc.
7. May be stored, covered, for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes