Protein Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
This yummy pumpkin chia pudding is protein-packed, cozy, and full of all the fall flavor. It’s the perfect make-ahead breakfast or sweet snack to fuel busy days!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ½ cup 2% cottage cheese
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 cups almond milk plain unsweetened
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, almond butter, almond milk, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add the mixture to a large bowl and add the chia seeds. Whisk to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. The longer the chia seeds sit, the thicker the pudding will become. You may need to add more almond milk to achieve your desired consistency.
- Serve the chia seed pudding topped with yogurt or whipped cream.
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Notes
- If the pudding is too thick after resting, feel free to add a few tablespoons of almond milk to make it a little more creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 14g