Blueberry Chia Seed Protein Pudding

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Most high protein desserts ask for a blender, a cooktop, and a pile of cleanup. This one asks for just a blender and a lid. Yep, this protein chia seed pudding is a pretty easy one. Blueberry chia seed protein pudding gets blended in about 5 minutes, chills overnight, and puts 30 grams of protein into every serving.

The Method Behind It

• The vanilla protein powder and non-fat Greek yogurt put 30 grams of protein into each serving without making the texture chalky. The milk keeps the base loose enough to blend completely smooth.
• Chia seeds do the setting work. They swell as the pudding chills, so the base thickens up enough to hold the blueberries and whipped cream on top. If you’re not a fan of chia seeds but still want a healthy pudding, my cottage cheese mixed berry pudding recipe is worth checking out.
• Blending the frozen blueberries into the base spreads the berry flavor through the whole pudding instead of leaving it just in the garnish. The banana chia seed pudding is the same base if you’d rather lead with banana.
• The 10 grams of fiber per serving come mostly from the chia seeds and blueberries, which helps these 320 calories stay filling.

Ingredients

• Milk. This thins the base so everything blends smooth and keeps the finished pudding creamy.
• Plain non-fat greek yogurt. It adds tang and body to the base. The non-fat version keeps the fat under 12 grams per serving.
• Frozen blueberries. They get blended into the base, so the berry flavor runs through the whole pudding instead of just sitting on top.
• Vanilla protein powder. This is where most of the 30 grams of protein comes from, and the vanilla keeps the flavor right for a dessert.
• Calorie-free natural sweetener. Only needed if your protein powder tastes plain. It adds sweetness without moving your macros.
• Vanilla extract. The imitation stuff tastes chemical, so use the real thing if you can.
• Salt. A pinch balances the sweetness and makes the blueberries taste fruitier.
• Chia seeds. These are what turn the blended base into a pudding. Fold them in after blending rather than blending them, since blended chia turns into a thick, gummy slime.

Reasons This Will Become a Regular

• It’s dessert and your protein target in one serving. You get 30 grams of protein for 320 calories, which fits neatly into most flexible dieting plans.
• The active work is about 5 minutes in a blender. Everything else happens in the fridge while you sleep.
• The 10 grams of fiber per serving keep this high protein chia seed pudding satisfying well past breakfast.
• There’s no baking or cooking, and the cleanup is just one blender. It’s one of the lowest effort high protein recipes I make. On mornings when even a blender feels like too much, the mixed berry protein yogurt covers the same flavors without the overnight set.
• It’s endlessly customizable. Swap the berries, change the protein powder flavor, and top it however you’re craving.

What Goes Well With This

• A black coffee or plain tea (keeps the serving closer to snack size)
• Toasted almond slices on top, for crunch and a little healthy fat that slows the energy spike
• A side of sliced banana or kiwi if you’re treating this as a full breakfast instead of a snack. The cottage cheese overnight oats are my other make-it-tonight, eat-it-tomorrow pick for a bigger morning
• A main course later in the day, since this works well as a morning or pre-workout snack on its own

Ways to Make This Yours

• Oat or almond milk version. Swap the whole milk for your favorite plant milk to cut the dairy, keeping in mind the protein will drop a few grams.
• Chocolate twist. Use chocolate protein powder, skip the blueberries, and top with cacao nibs. A full chocolate chia seed protein pudding recipe exists too if you want the done-for-you version.
• Tropical spin. Swap the blueberries for frozen mango and a splash of coconut milk.
• Bulking boost. Stir a spoonful of peanut butter into each jar for extra calories and fat.

Things Worth Knowing

FAQs

Equipment Needed

• High-Speed Blender
• 16 oz Mason Jars
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Spoon

Recipe

Blueberry Chia Seed Protein Pudding

This Blueberry Chia Seed Protein Pudding packs 30 grams of protein into a creamy, berry-filled blend you can eat by the spoonful. Vanilla protein powder, non-fat Greek yogurt, and frozen blueberries get blended smooth, folded with chia seeds, and set in the fridge overnight. It's one of the easiest make ahead high protein snacks you can prep, and the 10 grams of fiber keep you full for hours.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Chill Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 4 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Base:

• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1 tablespoon calorie-free natural sweetener optional, only if your protein powder isn’t sweet and you want it sweeter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 4 tablespoons chia seeds

Garnish:

• Blueberries
• Whipped cream

Directions

 

1. In a blender, add all of your ingredients except for the chia seeds. Blend until smooth.
2. Add the chia seeds into the blender and fold the chia seeds until evenly distributed. Do not blend them.
3. Transfer into a 16 oz mason jar. Make sure all of the chia seeds at the bottom of the blender make it into the jar and spoon them into the jar if necessary.
4. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir it again before chilling as this will help with preventing the chia from clumping.
5. Store in the refrigerator for at least 6-8 hours, preferably overnight if possible.
6. Garnish with your desired toppings
7. Serve.

Nutrition Facts