Cacao Blended Chia Pudding
A smooth, high-protein cacao chia pudding with fresh raspberries, soy yogurt, and pistachios. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Servings
Ingredients
Pudding Base
- ¼ cup unsweetened raw cacao powder
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder optional - see notes
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 2.5 cups soy milk
- 3 Medjool dates pitted
Toppings
- ½ cup dairy-free yogurt I used soy
- 2 tbsp pistachios roughly chopped
- 1 cup raspberries
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, add the cacao powder, protein powder, chia seeds, Medjool dates, and soy milk. Blend until perfectly smooth.
- Transfer to jars of the desired size and let them set in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight.
- When ready to serve, top the pudding with soy yogurt, fresh raspberries, and pistachios. Enjoy!
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Notes
Tip: If you don't have a Vitamix-style high-speed blender, blend the dry chia seeds first for about a minute until you get a super fine powder. Ensure your blender is completely dry for this step; otherwise, the chia seeds will start swelling. You can also soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
Then, add the remaining ingredients to the blender according to the recipe and blend until smooth. This helps you get a perfectly smooth texture and avoids any grainy feel. Medjool Dates: Medjool dates are sweeter and juicier than regular dates. If using regular dates, soak them in hot water for 5 minutes. Protein Powder: If you wish to skip the protein powder, add 1.5 tsp of vanilla extract and reduce the milk by 1/4 cup. This will reduce the protein content by 5 g per serving. Raspberries: Since raspberries tend to get mushy quickly when in contact with other ingredients, I recommend adding them just before eating for the best texture. If you wish to add toppings in advance, I’d suggest using strawberries instead. Storage: Keeps for 4 days in the fridge.
Then, add the remaining ingredients to the blender according to the recipe and blend until smooth. This helps you get a perfectly smooth texture and avoids any grainy feel. Medjool Dates: Medjool dates are sweeter and juicier than regular dates. If using regular dates, soak them in hot water for 5 minutes. Protein Powder: If you wish to skip the protein powder, add 1.5 tsp of vanilla extract and reduce the milk by 1/4 cup. This will reduce the protein content by 5 g per serving. Raspberries: Since raspberries tend to get mushy quickly when in contact with other ingredients, I recommend adding them just before eating for the best texture. If you wish to add toppings in advance, I’d suggest using strawberries instead. Storage: Keeps for 4 days in the fridge.
Nutritional Information - Per Serving
Calories 337kcal | Carbohydrates 21g | Protein 20g | Fat 14g | Sodium 154mg | Fiber 15g | Vitamin A 91IU | Vitamin C 8mg | Calcium 350mg | Iron 6mg